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What is a list comprehension?

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It builds a list from an expression and optional filter in one readable line.

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It builds a list
from an expression and optional filter in one readable line.
2
I use it for
simple maps and filters.
3
For heavy logic I
keep a normal for-loop so debugging stays easy.
4
Give an example
One tiny concrete case you can say aloud.
5
Common mistake
What juniors usually get wrong.
6
Close
When you pick this over the alternative.

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“I use it for simple maps and filters.”

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Iuseitforsimplemaps

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It builds a list from an expression and optional filter in one readable line. I use it for simple maps and filters.