TIPS TO RUN BETTER CODING USING PYTHON Using enumerate instead of range syntax makes it easier to iterate over a list while tracking both the index and the current item List comprehension is a powerful and concise way to create lists especially when performing calculations or including if statements The built in sorted method simplifies sorting complex iterables like lists tuples or dictionaries Generators are memory efficient alternatives to lists especially when working with large data sets The get and dot set default methods in dictionaries provide convenient ways to handle default values and update dictionary entries The collections counter is a useful tool for counting elements in a list providing a sorted and efficient way to get counts and common items F strings offer a more concise and efficient way to format to evaluate expressions within the string the ability including strings Tips to try it Iterate with enumerate instead of range Use list comprehension instead of raw for loops Sort complex iterables with the built in sorted method Save memory with generators Define default values in dictionaries with get and dot set default Count hashable objects with collections counter Format strings with F strings
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