Thanks. I'll study that. Victor On Jan 4, 2008 12:34 PM, Neil Cerutti <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> On Jan 4, 2008 10:17 AM, Victor Subervi <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > Hi; > > I read this example somewhere, but I don't understand it <:-) Can > > someone please explain how static variables work? Or recommend a good > > how-to? > > > > > > import random > > > > def randomwalk_static(last=[1]): # init the "static" var(s) > > > > rand = random.random() # init a candidate value > > > > Simulating C's static local variables is the (in)famous application for > this case of optimization in Python's design. > > Consult the following entry in the Python General Programming FAQ for > further information. > > > http://www.python.org/doc/faq/general/#why-are-default-values-shared-between-objects > > -- > Neil Cerutti > > -- > http://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/python-list >
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