Globals() method in Python Built in Function

Globals() method in Python Built in Function

globals method in built in function returns the current global symbol table as dictionary.

A symbol table is nothing but a data structure which is maintained by a compiler which contains all the necessary information required by a program. The table contains variable names, methods, classes etc.

The symbol table is of 2 types

• Local symbol table: it stores all the information related to the local scope of the program. This is accessed in python using the local method.
• Global symbol table: it stores all the information related to the global scope of the program. This is accessed in python using the globals method.

Syntax:

Globals()

Parameters

Globals so not have any parameters.

Example-1:

Without adding variable

x = globals()

Output:

Example-2:

By adding variable

age = 24
globals()['age'] = 30
print('The age is:', age)

Output: