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Date: Fri, 14 Feb 2014 08:32:32 -0800
From: Ethan Furman <ethan@stoneleaf.us>
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On 02/14/2014 08:10 AM, Sam wrote:
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> Dynamic data type has pros and cons. It is easier to program but
>  also easier to create bugs. What are the best practices to reduce
>  bugs caused by Python's dynamic data-type characteristic? Can the
>  experienced Python programmers here advise?

Unit tests.

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~Ethan~