Changes between Version 2 and Version 3 of Development/Efficiency

Timestamp:

10/01/13 11:40:08 (5 years ago)

Author:

jdsiiro

Comment:

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Development/Efficiency

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      - ''avoid'' "`if x == True:`" or "`if x is True:`"
   - Justification: [attachment:test_truth.py source], [attachment:test_truth.txt results]
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+== Function Signatures == 
+
+When defining and calling functions, Python allows several flexible formats, including classic positional arguments and keyword arguments.  Arguments may provide default values.  Variable (unspecified) positional and keyword arguments are allowed.  
+
+  - Guidance:
+    - ''prefer'' explicit positional arguments with default values
+    - ''avoid'' unspecified keyword arguments (e.g., the "`**kwds`" idiom)
+  - Justification: [attachment:test_functions.py source], [attachment:test_functions.txt results]