Just realized I spent months writing way more code than I needed

When I started learning Python, I'd write these huge blocks to check lists for items... like 10 lines with loops and flags. A month back, I saw someone use 'if item in list:' in a tutorial. It's one line. I felt so silly for not knowing that basic thing existed. My old scripts are full of that extra stuff. It's cool how a simple built-in feature can clean everything up. Has anyone else had a moment like that with a basic command?

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jadej5015d ago

Welcome to the club, we've all built a cathedral when a shed would do.

alicecraig15d ago

It's just human nature to overcomplicate simple things, isn't it?

jamesf2914d ago

But what if the cathedral is the whole point? Sometimes that extra work leads to a better, more lasting result. A shed might do the job, but it doesn't feed the soul.