When to compile regex?

[Remco Gerlich]

Gerrit Holl wrote in comp.lang.python:
> >>> for i in range(0):
> ...     print "do something"
> ...
> 
> Compiling *in* the loop would be more efficient than compiling outsite
> the loop :)
> 
> writing-an-empty-program-is-always-the-fastest-solution-ly y'rs - gerrit

Well, to be the fastest solution, it has to be a solution first ;)

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