Re: replace element in list

[Stefan Monnier]

> I want to share and know if there is a better way (more efficient or
> clearer) to replace something within a list (I don't know LISP).

My suggestion is to not do it:
- if you do it by modifying the list in place, it means you're using
  nasty side-effects, which are better avoided when possible
  (especially with lists).
- if you want to do it without side-effects, your operation will
  inevitably be algorithmically inefficient because a list is not
  designed for that.


-- Stefan