On 09/06/2016 10:46, Antoon Pardon wrote:
Op 09-06-16 om 09:36 schreef Steven D'Aprano:
Your example demonstrates object mutation, not assignment.
Generally assignment and mutation don't contradict each other.
So IMO the cause is the same, a mutation. In some languages you
can mutate your variable through an assignment and in others you
can't.
I think this is what is confusing you.
Mutation is like repairing or customising my car.
Full assignment is like buying a new car.
The two are very different, even though they might involve the same "="
operator.
Python object references work like the registration (license) plate on a
car. Whatever you do via that, it will be the same car.
Full references require the address of the house.
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