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Date: Sat, 16 May 2015 12:55:21 -0700
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On 5/16/2015 12:40 PM, Thomas 'PointedEars' Lahn wrote:
> However, for greater efficiency, in general you should call .replace() 
> in such a way that the length of the string it operates on is 
> minimized. For example, if feasible, always slice *before* .replace().

Slice was how I got the slug from the URL in the first place. :)

Thank you,

Chris Reimer