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Why don't empty iterables in python raise Exceptions when you try to iterate over them [duplicate]
I find this behaviour in Python quite peculiar and I believe it can lead to many bugs especially if you have a function/method that takes in a list and returns another list after carrying out some ...
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Why do you need "self." in Python to refer to instance variables?
I have been programming into a number of languages like Java, Ruby, Haskell and Python. I have to switch between many languages per day due to different projects I work on. Now, the issue is I often ...
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Are there technical limitations or language features that prevent my Python script from being as fast as an equivalent C++ program?
I'm a long-time Python user. A few years ago, I started learning C++ to see what it could offer in terms of speed. During this time, I would continue to use Python as a tool for prototyping. This, it ...
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When to import names into the global namespace? (using x::y, from x import y etc.)
I've been programming in various languages for about 10 years now. And I still haven't figured out when it is a good idea to import something into the global namespace (using x::y in C++, from x ...
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Multiple attribution in Python, JS, ...?
I accidentally discovered this a=b=c=d=e=f=2 in python(2.7)(and JavaScript a few minutes later) interpreter .
Is this a feature or just the way the interpreter works, if is a feature how it is ...
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Confusion regarding def function within Python
I've been learning Python for about 2 months now (Started with Learn Python The Hard Way, now reading Dive Into Python), and within both books, I still seem to be confused over this one bit of code.
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Why is Python recommended as an entry level programming language? [closed]
I've read here on P.SE more questions in which beginner programmers are advised to pick Python as their first programming language.
Don't get me wrong, I like Python. I like it a lot! But its ...
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Java dev learning Python: what concepts do I need to wrap my head around?
Background: I've run through a few tutorials and written some small projects. All is going well enough using Google and StackOverflow.
Several times in the last few days I've found myself wondering "...
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