Wayne wrote:
Hi, I think I recall seeing this here, but I wanted to make sure I'm
correct.
Is the best way to test for an empty list just test for the truth value?
I.e.
mylist = [1,2,3]
while mylist:
print mylist.pop()
Thanks,
Wayne
My take is simple: Use the above form if you *know* that mylist is in
fact a list. If you don't know its type for sure (the name is a clue,
but not conclusive ;-) ) then use a more specific test.
In your case, you know it's a list, or least something that supports
pop(). So your form should be great.
DaveA
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