Python Function Snippets
The Python snippet collection contains helper functions for Python 3.6. It includes utilities for most common data types, such as primitivies, lists, dictionaries and date objects.
Unfold list
Python, Function
Builds a list, using an iterator function and an initial seed value.
Tip: Watch out for mutable default arguments in Python
Python, Function
Mutable default arguments can trip up Python beginners and veterans alike. Here's a quick workaround to deal with them.
List difference based on function
Python, List
Returns the difference between two lists, after applying the provided function to each list element of both.
List intersection based on function
Python, List
Returns a list of elements that exist in both lists, after applying the provided function to each list element of both.
Compose functions
Python, Function
Performs right-to-left function composition.
Reverse compose functions
Python, Function
Performs left-to-right function composition.
Check property
Python, Function
Creates a function that will invoke a predicate function for the specified property on a given dictionary.
Curry function
Python, Function
Curries a function.
Apply function when true
Python, Function
Tests a value,
x, against a testing function, conditionally applying a function.Delayed function execution
Python, Function
Invokes the provided function after
msmilliseconds.