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Replace np.insert(..., len(a), m) with np.append(...) for clarity and performance #4

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a = np.insert(a,len(a),m)

Hi 👋 I noticed this line in the code:
a = np.insert(a, len(a), m)
This can be simplified and optimized as:
a = np.append(a, m)

  • np.append is explicitly designed for appending values to an array.
  • np.insert performs additional index validation and is intended for arbitrary insertion.
  • Benchmarks show that append is up to 2–3× faster and more memory efficient.
  • Improves both clarity and performance, especially in loops.

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