I am quite new to python and am trying to understand this code (from https://github.com/yoctoproject/poky/blob/master/meta/classes/insane.bbclass#L803 ):
a = b[:]
Why not rather use this simple form for copying a list?
a = b
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Because `a = b` doesn't copy `b`, it simply makes the `a` object reference the `b` object. Later, if `b` is changed, the changes will show up in `a` as well. – MattDMo Aug 04 '22 at 16:00
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@MattDMo ok thanks. Do you want to add this as an answer? or simply close? – Étienne Aug 04 '22 at 16:02
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1I already closed it as a dupe. There's more in-depth explanations there. – MattDMo Aug 04 '22 at 16:03