****SPAM(10.2)**** [Tutor] Re: python's default argument value handling in functions - weird syntax? problem grappling with the concept

[Bob Gailer]

I regret my original answer since it led to frustration. I missed the point 
that the local variable is pointed to the once-created default object, and 
that reassigning to that name does NOT affect the once-created default object.

I am glad for a community in which we can cover each other's blind spots.

Bob Gailer
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