On Tue, 13 Aug 2013 22:12:56 -0700, Gary Herron wrote: > On 08/13/2013 09:51 PM, eschneide...@comcast.net wrote: >> How can I use the '.split()' method (am I right in calling it a >> method?) without instead of writing each comma between words in the pie >> list in the following code? Also, is there a way to use .split instead >> of typing the apostrophes? Thank you. >> >> import random pie=['keylime', 'peach', 'apple', 'cherry', 'pecan'] >> print(random.choice(pie)) >> >> Eric > > I think you are referring to this: > pie = 'keylime peach apple cherry pecan'.split() > > While it's easier to type, and does save a few characters, I think the > original list is clearer to a reader of your program. > > Gary Herron
I would agree with the last statement. Please write list definitions as lists rather than taking a short-cut to save a few key presses -- Accuracy, n.: The vice of being right -- http://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/python-list