Python3 exec locals - this must be a FAQ

[Steven D'Aprano]

Dave Angel wrote:

>> Thanks for this hint which surprises me again since I thought
>> locals() by itself is a copy only.
>>
> 
> (Thanks MRAB for your correction.)
> 
> As MRAB points out, I was in error on this point.  I only tested it in
> global scope.  Inside a function it doesn't seem to work.

One of the two classic blunders:

- Never get involved in a land war in Asia;
- Never go against a Sicilian when death is on the line;
- Never test locals() outside of a function and extrapolate the 
  behaviour to inside a function!



-- 
Steven