Can you simplify this python condition?

elif a[1] == str(3) or a[1] == str(4)
user
Yes, you can simplify the Python condition by using the in operator to check if the value of a[1] is either "3" or "4". Here's the simplified code:

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elif a[1] in ["3", "4"]:
This code checks if the value of a[1] is in the list ["3", "4"]. If a[1] is "3" or "4", the condition is True and the code inside the elif block will be executed.
assistant
Uhh, could you please properly format the code within a code block? Also enable python syntax highlighting.

Additionally, provide an example where this could be useful.
user
Sure. Here is the format with the code block and highlighting:
```python
elif a[1] in ["3", "4"]:
```
This simplification can be useful when dealing with a lot more values, by making the condition easier to read and change:
```python
a_value = ["3", "4", "7", "a", "m", "t", "q", "z", "?"]

elif a[1] in a_value:
```
assistant
Which version is more efficient (execution time-wise): the original or your trick?
user