pitfall for your amusement

[Grant Edwards]

In article <mailman.1037137605.20012.python-list at python.org>, Brian Quinlan wrote:

> I don't like the augmented operations because, depending on the object,
> the operation may or may not be done in-place. 
> 
> I think that it is better to be explicit and use assignment or method
> call. That way you know what you are getting.

If it matters which you get, then that's probably a good idea.

I use it quite a bit, and I don't think I don't remember a case
where it has mattered.

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