[Python-Dev] Retrieve an arbitrary element from a set without removing it (original) (raw)
"Martin v. Löwis" martin at v.loewis.de
Sun Oct 25 19:51:26 CET 2009
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Hmm, perhaps when using sets as work queues?
A number of comments:
- it's somewhat confusing to use a set as a queue, given that it won't provide FIFO semantics.
- there are more appropriate and direct container structures available, including a dedicated Queue module (even though this might be doing to much with its thread-safety).
- if you absolutely want to use a set as a work queue, then the .pop() method should be sufficient, right?
Regards, Martin
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