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The Disappearing Variable From Outer Scope

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Can Python make a variable vanish? Some might think so.

⚠️ The following code is meant for Python 2.x versions.

Python
e = 7
try:
    raise Exception()
except Exception as e:
    pass
print(e)

⚠️ The following code is meant for Python 3.x versions.

Python 3.5
e = 7
try:
    raise Exception()
except Exception as e:
    pass
print(e)

Explanation

  • According to the ...