When should you use map/filter instead of a list comprehension or generator expression?
When should you use map/filter instead of a list comprehension or generator expression?
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When should you use map/filter instead of a list comprehension or generator expression?
You might want to take a look at the responses to this question:
Python List Comprehension Vs. Map
Also, here’s a relevant essay from Guido, creator and BDFL of Python:
http://www.artima.com/weblogs/viewpost.jsp?thread=98196
Personally, I prefer list comprehensions and generator expressions because their meaning is more obvious when reading the code.