[docs] Issue with python function names

david becker ardavidbecker at gmail.com
Sat Feb 6 00:41:47 EST 2016


Hi,

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
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

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
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