| # Module 'util' -- some useful functions that don't fit elsewhere |
| |
| # NB: These are now built-in functions, but this module is provided |
| # for compatibility. Don't use in new programs unless you need backward |
| # compatibility (i.e. need to run with old interpreters). |
| |
| |
| # Remove an item from a list. |
| # No complaints if it isn't in the list at all. |
| # If it occurs more than once, remove the first occurrence. |
| # |
| def remove(item, list): |
| if item in list: list.remove(item) |
| |
| |
| # Return a string containing a file's contents. |
| # |
| def readfile(fn): |
| return readopenfile(open(fn, 'r')) |
| |
| |
| # Read an open file until EOF. |
| # |
| def readopenfile(fp): |
| return fp.read() |