Python Assignment, Shallow and Deep Copy

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An exercise to help build the right mental model for Python data.

• Solution

• Explanation

• More exercises

The “Solution” link uses 𝗺𝗲𝗺𝗼𝗿𝘆_𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗽𝗵 to visualize execution and reveals what’s actually happening. It's instructive to compare with these earlier exercises:

• https://www.reddit.com/r/PythonLearning/comments/1ox5mjo/python_data_model_copying/

• https://www.reddit.com/r/PythonProjects2/comments/1qdm8yz/python_mutability_and_shallow_vs_deep_copy/

• https://www.reddit.com/r/PythonLearnersHub/comments/1qlm3ho/build_the_right_mental_model_for_python_data/

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• Solution: https://memory-graph.com/#codeurl=https://raw.githubusercontent.com/bterwijn/memory_graph_videos/refs/heads/main/exercises/exercise13.py&play

• Explanation: https://github.com/bterwijn/memory_graph?tab=readme-ov-file#python-data-model

• More exercises: https://www.reddit.com/r/Python_memory_graph/

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Nice one, do check the "Solution" link for visualization of correct answer.