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Re: parse list recurisively

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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

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parse list recurisively andypu@zoho.com - 2013-09-23 05:53 -0700
  Re: parse list recurisively Chris Angelico <rosuav@gmail.com> - 2013-09-23 23:00 +1000
    Re: parse list recurisively andypu@zoho.com - 2013-09-23 07:07 -0700
      Re: parse list recurisively andypu@zoho.com - 2013-09-23 07:23 -0700
  Re: parse list recurisively Oscar Benjamin <oscar.j.benjamin@gmail.com> - 2013-09-23 15:10 +0100

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