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# in comparisons, variables must be left

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## Metadata{% #metadata %}

**ID:** `python-best-practices/comparison-constant-left`

**Language:** Python

**Severity:** Notice

**Category:** Best Practices

## Description{% #description %}

In a comparison that compare a variable with a value, put the variable on the left side of the comparison expression.

## Non-Compliant Code Examples{% #non-compliant-code-examples %}

```python
if 1 <= i:  # use i >= 1
  pass
```

```python
if 1.0 <= i:  # use i >= 1.0
  pass
```

## Compliant Code Examples{% #compliant-code-examples %}

```python
if i >= 1:
  pass

if 0 < nextSx <= len(subject):
    px = nextPx
    sx = nextSx

if 1 in ctx:
  print("foo")
```
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