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Python Python Basics (2015) Python Data Types Del

Posted by David Ajuebor
David Ajuebor
212 Points

Delete the line. Use the del keyword

Don't just delete the line. Use the del keyword.

delete.py 
current_count = 14
planned = 5
upcoming_releases = 2

1 Answer

Craig Ramsay
Craig Ramsay
1,322 Points
Craig Ramsay
Craig Ramsay
1,322 Points

Instead of deleting the physical line (delete key or backspace), try the del feature:

del <variable to be deleted>