I know that the dir() function gives you back either the names defined in the current scope or the names defined in an object. But why is it called dir()? Is it some mysterious acronyms like LISP’s CAR and CDR?
Share
Sign Up to our social questions and Answers Engine to ask questions, answer people’s questions, and connect with other people.
Login to our social questions & Answers Engine to ask questions answer people’s questions & connect with other people.
Lost your password? Please enter your email address. You will receive a link and will create a new password via email.
Please briefly explain why you feel this question should be reported.
Please briefly explain why you feel this answer should be reported.
Please briefly explain why you feel this user should be reported.
I know that the dir() function gives you back either the names defined in the current scope or the names defined in an object. But why is it called dir()? Is it some mysterious acronyms like LISP’s CAR and CDR?
It gives you an alphabetical listing of valid names (attributes) in the scope (object). This is pretty much the meaning of the word directory in english.