[Python-talk] Can I do this in python?

[Larry Keber]

bruce.labitt at autoliv.com wrote:
> Simpler type question...
>
> Can one do the following?
>
> if ( function(a, b) == True ):
>         dosomething
> else:
>         dosomethingelse
>
>   

The "== True" part is redundant. You could just say:

if function(a,b):
    dostuff
else:
    dootherstuff

> What I have in mind is a function which sends data and returns True if 
> complete.
>
> Instead of an if, could I use a while?  Will the function be evaluated 
> every pass of the loop?
>
>   

The function will be executed each time. 

while function(a,b):
    dostuff

is also valid.

Larry

> Thanks!
>
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