Understanding Python Variable Scope

When working with variables in Python, it’s important to understand their scope - where they are visible and accessible within your program. The scope of a variable depends on where it is declared. Global Variables When a variable is declared outside of any function, it is considered a global variable. Global variables are accessible to any part of the program, including functions. Here’s an example: age = 8 def test(): print(age) print(age) # Output: 8 test() # Output: 8 In this example, age is a global variable....

Using a GoPro as a Remote Webcam with Python

I recently discovered that you can use a GoPro Hero 7 White as a remote webcam using a Python package called GoPro API for Python. This package can be found on GitHub at https://github.com/konradit/gopro-py-api. To get started, you’ll need to install the package using the command pip3 install goprocam and enable the WiFi connection on your GoPro. Enabling the WiFi connection will activate a WiFi network created by the GoPro. Connect your computer to this network....