On Tue, Nov 23, 2010 at 08:22, Alan Gauld <[email protected]> wrote: > > "Richard D. Moores" <[email protected]> wrote > >> it was the way to go over "if n % 2 == 0". By my tests, it's 4.3% to >> 9.5% faster, depending on the integer tested - size and whether odd or >> even. See the speed testing script and results at >> <http://tutoree7.pastebin.com/iragLgDz>. > > Did you try: > > if n % 2: pass > else: do it here? > > ie inverting the logic and omitting the equality test.
Alan, since I'm doing comparison's, why do you suggest omitting the equality test? Also, what do you mean by "do it here?" Dick _______________________________________________ Tutor maillist - [email protected] To unsubscribe or change subscription options: http://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/tutor
