Python locals() Function Syntax

We can access the local symbol table in Python by using locals() function.

Syntax: locals()

Parameters: This function does not takes any input parameter. 

Return Type : This returns the information stored in local symbol table.

Python locals() function returns the dictionary of the current local symbol table. We use it to access the local symbol table in Python.

• Symbol table: It is a data structure created by a compiler that is used to store all information needed to execute a program.
• Local symbol Table: This symbol table stores all information needed for the local scope of the program and this information is accessed using the Python built-in function locals().