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On Mon, Dec 14, 2015 at 3:38 PM, Vincent Davis <vincent@vincentdavis.net> wrote:
> In the code below try is used to check if handle has the attribute name. It
> seems an if statement could be used. Is there reason one way would be
> better than another?

http://www.oranlooney.com/lbyl-vs-eafp/