I only recommend that if the more explicit code is less idiomatic. For example, if someone appends to a list in a Python loop where a list comprehension would e

I only recommend that if the more explicit code is less idiomatic. For example, if someone appends to a list in a Python loop where a list comprehension would express the same thing plainly, I’ll suggest it. That’s it. Otherwise, please optimize for writing stuff I can understand at 2AM when things have broken.