How to store multiple variable values in Python

Question

I need to store a random initial value so it could be used later after the user enters an override. So I have to use two variables to handle the same type of data. Later it is leading to unavoidable if/elif I would like to avoid.

var01='default'
var02=None
if var01: print var01
elif var02: print var02

Question: Since the incoming initial value every time's different no defaults could be used. Ideally an initial value would simply be 'moved down data-hierarchy' and remains 'there' available. If that is not possible I would like to see how a similar situation handled properly.

Sure... or dictionary... But I need a single variable solution. Or some other but elegant. — alphanumeric
– alphanumeric, Commented Apr 23, 2014 at 3:58

joc · Accepted Answer · 2014-04-23 04:09:59Z

3

Using list:

var_list = ['default']
print var_list[-1] # 'default'
var_list.append('new var')
print var_list[-1] # 'new var'

answered Apr 23, 2014 at 4:09

joc

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alphanumeric Over a year ago

So to be list! Thanks!

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