assigning value to shell variable using a function return value from Python

Question

I have a Python function, fooPy() that returns some value. ( int / double or string)

I want to use this value and assign it in a shell script. For example following

Answer 1

You should print the value returned by fooPy. The shell substitution reads from stdout. Replace the last line of your program with print fooPy() and then use the second shell pipeline you've mentioned. It should work.