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Date: Mon, 23 Sep 2013 23:00:06 +1000
Subject: Re: parse list recurisively
From: Chris Angelico <rosuav@gmail.com>
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On Mon, Sep 23, 2013 at 10:53 PM,  <andypu@zoho.com> wrote:
> Hello,
>
> i use a load of lists and often i dont know how deep it is, how can i parse that lists elegantly (without a bunch of for loops)

You can write a function that calls itself - that's what "recursive"
usually means in programming. Start with the tutorial on functions, or
just search the web for 'python recursive function'. Once you have a
bit of code down, you'll be able to ask a more specific question.

Have fun!

ChrisA