Think Python –– 18.6 Add, remove, shuffle and sort - Allen Downey

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A method that uses another function, without doing much real work, is sometimes called a veneer. The metaphor comes from woodworking, where it is common to glue a thin layer of good quality wood to the surface of a cheaper piece of wood.

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keynasty 6 years, 8 months ago
The programming book, "Think Python", by Allen Downey. This particular paragraph is describing a "veneer function".
roo_heet 6 years, 8 months ago
Bro... Where do you get this quotes from, A movie? or ...

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