John Joyce
10/16/2007 6:18:00 AM
scope is a common idea in programming languages.
If a variable is "in scope" it can be accessed from that part of a
program.
If it is "out of scope" it is invisible in that part of the program.
Everything in your neighbor's house is out of scope to you!
Everything in your house is out of scope to your neighbor!
Everything in the street in front of your house might be in scope for
you and your neighbor.