Names and Values in Python
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The following is a short talk about variables, names and assignments and how slight differences in the implementation of *standard* functions affect the behavior of objects in Python and more.

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   immutable_mutable
   references

Lessons
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* **Names** are assigned **values** that have a type
* A **name** cannot be assigned to other **name**
* An **assignment** never copies data
* Immutable objects can't change their value, mutable objects can change through **modifying** or **rebinding**


Sources
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* Ned Batchelder - Facts and Myths about Python names and values - PyCon 2015: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_AEJHKGk9ns&t=775s
* Assignment statements - Python Reference Manual: https://docs.python.org/2.0/ref/assignment.html