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Python: while 1
Starting with Py2.3, the interpreter optimizes «while 1» to just a single jump. In contrast «while True» takes several more steps. While the latter is preferred for clarity,
time-critical code should use the first form.
Starting with Py2.3, the interpreter optimizes «while 1» to just a single jump. In contrast «while True» takes several more steps. While the latter is preferred for clarity,
time-critical code should use the first form.