In the book Learning Python by Mark Lutz, he suggests the following mnemonic for remember how Python scoping works: LEGB
Going from the narrowest scope to the widest scope:
L stands for “Local”. It refers to variables that are defined in the local scope of functions.
E stands for “Enclosing”. It refers to variables defined in the local scope of functions wrapping other functions. G stands for “Global”. These are the variables defined at the top level of files and modules.
B stands for “Built in”. These are the names that are loaded into scope when the interpreter starts up.
