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While Guard To Condition

While Guard To Condition¶

Sourcery refactoring id: `while-guard-to-condition`¶

Description¶

Move a guard clause in a while statement's body into its test.

Before¶

location = "Work"
destination = "Home"
while True:
    if location == destination:
        break
    location = travel()

After¶

location = "Work"
destination = "Home"
while location != destination:
    location = travel()

Explanation¶

Removing the guard clause simplifies the code and makes clearer the intention of the loop.