in comparisons, variables must be left

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ID: python-best-practices/comparison-constant-left

Language: Python

Severity: Notice

Category: Best Practices

In a comparison that compare a variable with a value, put the variable on the left side of the comparison expression.

if 1 <= i:  # use i >= 1
  pass

if 1.0 <= i:  # use i >= 1.0
  pass

if i >= 1:
  pass

if 0 < nextSx <= len(subject):
    px = nextPx
    sx = nextSx

if 1 in ctx:
  print("foo")

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rulesets:
  - python-best-practices     # Rules to enforce Python best practices.

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