List files recursively: use recursive function or os.path.walk()

[Andy Gimblett]

On Wed, Apr 03, 2002 at 10:30:14AM -0800, python-list-admin at python.org wrote:
> I want to list all files recursively in a a directory. I can either
> use a recursive function all or use os.path.walk(). I tested both, and
> found that os.path.walk() was actually slightly slower.

[snip]

> conclusions:
> * recursive call is slightly faster than os.path.walk() .
> * code is shorter using os.path.walk() .

To me, that time difference is practically neglible.  Use the code
that's easiest to grok when you look at it again in six months.
Whether that's os.path.walk or your version is up to you, but I'd go
with the standard library every time.

Also, check out the python style guide.  ;-)

-Andy

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