Chapter 2. Syntax Best Practices – below the Class Level
The ability to write an efficient syntax comes naturally with time. If you take a look back at your first program, you will probably agree with this. The right syntax will appear to your eyes as a good-looking piece of code, and the wrong syntax as something disturbing.
Besides the algorithms that are implemented and the architectural design for your program, taking great care over how it is written weighs heavily on how it will evolve. Many programs are ditched and rewritten from scratch because of their obtuse syntax, unclear APIs, or unconventional standards.
But Python has evolved a lot in the last few years. So, if you were kidnapped for a while by your neighbor (a jealous guy from the ...
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