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.
Tip: Watch out for mutable default arguments in Python
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Unfold list
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Builds a list, using an iterator function and an initial seed value.
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
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Performs right-to-left function composition.
Reverse compose functions
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Performs left-to-right function composition.
Check property
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Creates a function that will invoke a predicate function for the specified property on a given dictionary.
Curry function
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Curries a function.
Apply function when true
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Tests a value,
x, against a testing function, conditionally applying a function.Delayed function execution
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Invokes the provided function after
msmilliseconds.