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I was wondering if there is something in python similar to the begin expression in Scheme, and if not how would you write something in python to simulate it.

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What does 'begin' do?

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You don't need a begin in Python,:

(if (condition)
  (begin
    (do-something-1)
    (do-something-2))
  do-something-else)
if condition:
    do_something_1
    do_something_2
else:
    do_something_else
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Begin:

The <expression>s are evaluated sequentially from left to right, and the value of the last <expression> is returned. This expression type is used to sequence side effects such as input and output.

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