Got it Dave- sorry about not sending it to the newsgroup as well. My question was regarding a piece of boilerplate code:
if __name__ == '__main__': main() This calls the main function, but I don't understand what the 'if' statement is doing here. In the simple programs that I've seen this so far, there is no variable called "_name_", and even if there was, why is it comparing it to "_main_"? Why can't the main function just be called by typing main()- why do we need this if statement to precede it? Thanks. -Alex On Thu, Jun 7, 2012 at 6:16 PM, Dave Angel <d...@davea.name> wrote: > On 06/07/2012 02:36 PM, Alexander Quest wrote: > > Ok, thanks guys. I also had one more quick question regarding a piece of > > boilerplate code: > > > > To get a response, you will needs to leave your question at the python > tutor newsgroup. We are part of a group, not offering private advice. > > Normally, you just do a Reply-all to one of the existing messages on the > thread, to include the group. But you can also type tutor@python.org > as a CC: > > I've been volunteering my time on various forums for over 25 years now, > so I think I speak for lots of other volunteers. > > > -- > > DaveA >
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