The Globals ()() Function in Python

This guide covers the globals ()() function in python with practical context and easy-to-follow details. Use it to understand the subject and apply the information confidently.

Python Globals ()() Syntax in Python

globals()

There are no parameters and arguments in the function.

Value Returned from Globals

The globals () function Returns the dictionary representing the global namespace of the module where the function or method is defined, not from where it was called.

Example: How Does the Globals ()() Function Work?

globals()

Run the program, the result is:

{'In': ['', 'globals()'],
 'Out': {},
 '_': '',
 '__': '',
 '___': '',
 '__builtin__': , '__builtin__': ,
 '__builtins__': , '__builtins__': ,
 '__name__': '__main__',
 '_dh': ['/tmp/tmpx_16f0vp'],
 '_i': '',
 '_i1': 'globals()',
 '_ih': ['', 'globals()'],
 '_ii': '',
 '_iii': '',
 '_oh': {},
 '_sh': , '_sh': ,
 'exit': ,
 'get_ipython': >,
 'quit': }

Example 2: Modifying Global Variables with Global ()()

tuoi = 23

globals()['tuoi'] = 25
print('So tuoi la:', tuoi)

Running the program results in:

So tuoi la: 25

The global namespace stores all global variables, ie in this example, the value of the variable can be changed using the globals () function. The returned dictionary is accessed and changed to 25.

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