[Tutor] General design question

[Paul Melvin]

> -----Original Message-----
> From: tutor-bounces at python.org [mailto:tutor-bounces at python.org] On
> Behalf Of Lie Ryan
> Sent: 02 July 2008 16:31
> To: tutor at python.org
> Subject: Re: [Tutor] General design question (Tim Golden)
> 
> > If I have a set of numbers, or strings etc. which have been
> generated
> > and I then want to do something with them, for example a sum function
> > call.  Is the best way to put those items in a list, or similar
> > container, before applying the function.
> 
> The best design tips I could give is not to optimize early. Choose the
> way which is the easiest to implement first, if for example, that
> simple
> solution doesn't solve the problem satisfyingly enough (e.g. it's not
> fast enough) then you find alternatives. Whether you should use a
> number
> and add them over and over or make a list then use sum is not a
> problem,
> choose one which feels most natural to you and the program you're
> writing.

Thanks to everyone for their suggestions, it is somewhat daunting to learn to 'program'.

I have a relatively good understanding of all the key components now, its just putting them together to make something meaningful :)

If anyone has any tips/link/experiences to help me on my way I would appreciate it

Cheers

paul
 

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