Algorithm used by keyword 'in'

[dataangel]

Derek Rhodes wrote:

>>In addition to John Roth's post, see the bottom of
>>http://docs.python.org/ref/sequence-types.html , which will help you
>>create your own algorithms for your own classes, if you like.
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>Thanks for quick response guys.
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>-Derek. 
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Is python smart enough to do say a binary search if you sort the list 
right before using in?