List Comprehension

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1> L = [1,2,3,10,11,12,14].
[1,2,3,10,11,12,14]

2> [X || X <- L, X > 4].
[10,11,12,14]

The expression [X || X <- L, X > 4] can be read as "Choose all X where X is a member of L and X is larger than 4", resulting in a very easy way to handle lists.

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