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Python Dates and Times in Python (2014) Where on Earth do Timezones Make Sense? Actually, Use pytz Instead

Posted by Aizah Sadiq
Aizah Sadiq
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start name

At the timestamp 2:45 is there any significance to the variable name being start?

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Nancy Melucci
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Nancy Melucci
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Nancy Melucci
Nancy Melucci
Courses Plus Student 36,158 Points

Like most other languages, variables can be named flexibly within the usual restrictions (not starting with numbers etc.) I think "start" is just a good meaningful name. It could also be called "begin" or "start_time".

It could be called x or ralph but that would just be less meaningful, or even confusing.

Good luck with the programming!