global myfunc; def myfunc():

[Gordon McMillan]

Bruce Dodson wrote:

> I have noticed that, when using python as an embedded language in
> another program, using a temporary dictionary for a private
> namespace, and using __main__'s dictionary for my global namespace,
> I can say:
> 
> global myfunc
> def myfunc():
>   ...
> 
> to bind myfunc into the global namespace, which allows it to persist
> across calls.  But I want to make sure that is "intended behavior"
> and not just some implementation quirk, so I can decide whether to
> document that as a feature.

It may be an unusual use, but there's nothing quirky about the 
mechanism being used. You're safe.

- Gordon