I'm not really sure why but lately, when reviewing code, I've preferred code where if/else-if (or if/elif) chains have an explicit else, even if it doesn't affect code behaviour.
E.g. in hypothetical #Python,
for item in collection:
if (first_condition):
item.modify_state()
elif (second_condition):
item.modify_state_differently()
I actually find it more readable when there's
else:
continue
in the loop too.
Is it just me? Or is it actually a thing?
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@warrickball it depends on the day, some days I'm a simpleton and I prefer it simple, the shorter the better. Other days I have a desperate need to have everything explicit, otherwise I don't have any confidence
