Module 6

Question 1

what are local variables ?

Answer 1

Local variables are any objects that have been created within a function and only exist inside the function where they are made.

Question 2

What is a local environment ?

Answer 2

Code within a function is described as a local environment.

Question 3

purpose of local variables

Answer 3

they cannot be accessed from anywhere outside the function

Question 4

global variable

Answer 4

variables created outside any function

Question 5

List the 4 main sections of a numpy format docstring

Answer 5

The NumPy format includes 4 main sections:
- A brief description of the function
- Explaining the input Parameters
- What the function Returns
- Examples

Question 6

how to read the docstring for the len function ?

Answer 6

?len

Question 7

What happens when you implement defensive programming ?

Answer 7

Code written in such a way that if errors do occur, they are handled in a graceful, fast and informative manner.

Question 8

What do you mean by raising an exception ?

Answer 8

we are forcing our own error with our own message.

Question 9

Name some types of exception

Answer 9

valueError and typeError