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Non-local variable

In programming language theory, a non-local variable is a variable that is not defined in the local scope. While the term can refer to global variables, it is primarily used in the context of nested and anonymous functions where some variables can be in neither the local nor the global scope.

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Non-local variable

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Avg. degree1.9
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Non-local variable

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related to Implementation issues · 3
Non-local variable → If, Non-local, This
is a · 1
Non-local variable → variable that is not defined in the local scope

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nested local non-local function functions scope variable variables anonymous example stack programming language global higher-order lua follows toinner allocated generally

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Non-local variableis avariable that is not defined in the local scope0.90text
Non-local variablerelated to Implementation issuesNon-local0.60section
Non-local variablerelated to Implementation issuesIf0.60section
Non-local variablerelated to Implementation issuesThis0.60section

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