On Mon, Aug 2, 2010 at 8:53 PM, Richard D. Moores <rdmoo...@gmail.com> wrote: > On Mon, Aug 2, 2010 at 16:57, Steven D'Aprano <st...@pearwood.info> wrote: >> # File *probably* doesn't exist. Consider better error checking. > > Steve, before I dig into your detailed reply, please tell me what you > meant by " # File *probably* doesn't exist. Consider better error > checking.".
He was referring to the uncertainty principle that applies to all man and life, ain't that right stephan?...*wink*, *wink*, *nudge*, *nudge*. > > Context was > > def load(path): > """Open file given by path if it exists, and return its contents. > If it doesn't exist, save and return the default contents. > """ > try: > f = open(path, 'r') > except IOError: > # File *probably* doesn't exist. Consider better error checking. > data = [] > save(path, data) > else: > data = pickle.load(f) > f.close() > return data > > Dick > _______________________________________________ > Tutor maillist - tu...@python.org > To unsubscribe or change subscription options: > http://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/tutor > _______________________________________________ Tutor maillist - Tutor@python.org To unsubscribe or change subscription options: http://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/tutor
