Functions Continued: Third-Party Modules & Variable Scope
In this lesson, we’re going to go over some remaining function-related ideas including:
- Installing third-party modules using PIP (a command line tool to install third-party Python libraries).
- Understanding the idea of variable scope
- Getting a little more practice with creating functions
Please Complete the Following Tasks
1. Download the Exercise Files
Exercise Files2. Review the Slides
3. Watch the Lecture Video(s)
Link | Title | Type | Duration |
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Video 1 | Variable Scope: Local Variables | pre-recorded | 9:38 |
Video 2 | Variable Scope: Global Variables | pre-recorded | 7:09 |
Video 3 | External Modules & PIP | pre-recorded | 19:35 |
Video 4 | Practice with custom functions and modules | lecture | 1:30:17 |
4. Review / Study the Supplemental Materials
Note: these readings / videos are suggested for additional context / examples, but not required.
- What is PIP?. Python for Beginners