Python Coding challenge - Day 471| What is the output of the following Python Code?

 Code Explanation:

 Line 1 – Create an empty list

funcs = []

Initializes an empty list named funcs.

This list will be used to store functions (lambdas).

 Lines 2–3 – Append lambdas inside a loop

for i in range(3):

    funcs.append(lambda: i)

range(3) gives i = 0, 1, 2

Each time, a lambda function is created and added to the list.

BUT: The lambda captures i by reference, not value.

This means all the lambdas share the same i, which changes during each loop iteration.

After the loop ends, i = 2, and all lambdas "remember" that final value.

 Line 4 – Call all stored functions

results = [f() for f in funcs]

This calls each lambda in funcs.

Since all lambdas reference the same variable i, and i == 2 after the loop:

Each f() returns 2

 Line 5 – Print the result

print(results)

Output:

[2, 2, 2]