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How Passing by Object Reference Works in Python

1 · freeCodeCamp.org · March 26, 2026, 7:37 p.m.

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Summary

This blog post discusses the concept of passing by object reference in Python, explaining how modifications within a function can affect the original variable outside of that function, often leading to confusion for new developers.

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