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

[bruce.labitt at autoliv.com]

Now that was a fast answer!

Thanks!

Bruce Labitt
Autoliv Electronics
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Larry Keber <lakkal at gmail.com> wrote on 08/26/2009 03:17:00 PM:

> 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!
> >
> > Bruce Labitt
> > Autoliv Electronics
> > 1011B Pawtucket Blvd, PO Box 1858
> > Lowell, MA  01853
> >
> > Email: bruce.labitt at autoliv.com. 
> > Tel:  (978) 674-6526
> > Fax: (978) 674-6581 
> >
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