I have a query in using function names. Python allows users to write their own functions with built-in function names.

Example:

def print():

      return "strange"

print() -- Returns strange

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But the built in "print" function doesn't work any more till i restart the shell.

I personally feel users should not be allowed to use built in function names. Is there any special reason why python allows them?

Thanks,

David Becker