Python's None: Using and Testing the Null Value
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EDITOR BRIEF
This quiz explains how Python uses None as its null value and what NoneType means in an error trace. It also covers when None is useful as a default parameter and how to check for it in code.
INSIGHTS
Understanding None helps you avoid bugs when values are missing. Try writing a small function with a None default and testing it with is None.
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