Use of Local Variables in Python Framework

Question

I am utilizing local variables in the script. In the past, I employed the same method with the c# framework, and it functioned well. However, now that I am using the python framework, when I use a local variable, it behaves like a constant. I can't modify it in one function and use its modified value in second function. I prefer not to define global variable, as this approach of using local variable in multiple places would lead to an increase in global variables
Does someone know a solution for it?

rraghvani · Answer

Arguments are passed by assignment in Python. Although cumbersome, you can workaround this via,
def test1(x):
    x = x + 1
    return x

def test2():
    x = 1
    Log.Message(x)
    Log.Message(test1(x)) # Workaround
Python documentation will have more information on this.

rraghvani · Answer

See https://support.smartbear.com/testcomplete/docs/scripting/calling-routines/declared-in-another-unit/from-gui.html
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sangeetnenwani · Answer

Thanks for your suggestions.I checked it, but it says about using the functions and variables from another script. But nothing about modification.&nbsp;

sangeetnenwani · Answer

Yes, as of now, I am using this for non-constants as arguments and using contact as local variable on top of script

alexkaras · Answer

Hi,
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Some additional reading that I found inspired by reply from&nbsp;rraghvani and which was useful for me (who is absolutely not a Python guy):
-- https://www.geeksforgeeks.org/pass-by-reference-vs-value-in-python/
-- https://stackoverflow.com/questions/986006/how-do-i-pass-a-variable-by-reference
-- https://stackoverflow.com/questions/13530998/are-python-variables-pointers-or-else-what-are-they
-- https://stackoverflow.com/questions/2612802/how-do-i-clone-a-list-so-that-it-doesnt-change-unexpectedly-after-assignment
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