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Use higher-level iterations
When working with multiple sequences that need to be combined, prefer higher-level iteration abstractions over nested loops. This improves code readability, reduces nesting depth, and helps prevent logical errors when managing multiple iterative dimensions.
When working with multiple sequences that need to be combined, prefer higher-level iteration abstractions over nested loops. This improves code readability, reduces nesting depth, and helps prevent logical errors when managing multiple iterative dimensions.
For example, instead of writing nested loops:
dtypes = [torch.int, torch.long, torch.short]
for count_dtype in dtypes:
for prob_dtype in dtypes:
# process with count_dtype and prob_dtype
Use itertools.product for a cleaner approach:
dtypes = [torch.int, torch.long, torch.short]
for count_dtype, prob_dtype in itertools.product(dtypes, repeat=2):
# process with count_dtype and prob_dtype
Similarly, other Python constructs can simplify iteration patterns:
- Use
enumeratewhen you need both index and value - Use
zipto iterate through multiple sequences in parallel - Use comprehensions instead of building collections with loops
- Consider
reversed,sorted, or other builtin functions when applicable
These higher-level abstractions make algorithmic intent more evident and reduce opportunities for off-by-one errors or incorrect nested logic.