Python sum as language-dependent code optimisation

Question

Fragment 1 and Fragment 2 are Python code that achieve the same purpose.

Fragment 1

numbers = [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]
total = 0

for num in numbers:
    total += num

print(total)

Fragment 2

numbers = [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]
print(sum(numbers))

Fragment 2 is an example of

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Explanation

The second fragment uses Python's built-in sum function to express the same operation more directly using a language-specific feature.

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2026-05-02

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published

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y12-project-language-dependent-optimisation

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Python code optimisation built-in functions language-dependent optimisation