Common Python Problems
By JoeVu, at: Jan. 9, 2023, 8:19 a.m.
Python is one of the most popular programming languages, and it’s a great choice for developers of all experience levels. However, just like any programming language, there are certain mistakes that new developers tend to make when learning Python. In this article, we’ll discuss some of the most common mistakes, as well as solutions to help new developers avoid them.
- The Boolean Confusion
- Mutable Function Arguments
- Float Data Types
- Scripts Without __main__
- Module Name Clash
- Unstoppable Scripts
- List Mutation Inside Iteration
- Function Arguments By Reference And Value
- References, Copies, And Deep Copies
- Class Variables
- Misunderstanding Python scope rules
- Specifying parameters incorrectly for an exception block
- Modifying a list while iterating over it
- Confusing how Python binds variables in closures
- Creating circular module dependencies
- Misusing the __del__ method