What is a function parameter =[] for?

[Mark Lawrence]

On 22/11/2015 23:44, Steven D'Aprano wrote:
> On Mon, 23 Nov 2015 12:21 am, BartC wrote:
>
>> But if it's used for static storage, then why not just use static
>> storage? That's a simpler and more general concept than memoisation.
>
> /head-desk
>
> "But if it's used for cooking, why not just cook? That's a simpler and more
> general concept than roasting."
>

What happened to "Please do not feed the trolls"?

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