Splitting of string at an interval

[Roy Smith]

In article <mailman.263.1365390121.3114.python-list at python.org>,
 Chris Angelico <rosuav at gmail.com> wrote:

> On Mon, Apr 8, 2013 at 7:48 AM, Steven D'Aprano
> <steve+comp.lang.python at pearwood.info> wrote:
> > Like every programming problem, the solution is to break it apart into
> > small, simple steps that even a computer can follow.
> > ...
> 
> 5) Shortcut the whole thing, since the problem was underspecified, by
> using a literal.
> 
> words = ["The Sun", "rises in", "in the", "east of", "our earth"]
> 
> *dive for cover against rotten tomatoes*

Seems like the right solution to me.

For a while, I was rabidly(*) into TDD (Test Driven Development).  The 
cycle I was using was, "Write a specification of a behavior, write a 
(failing) test for that behavior, then write the least possible amount 
of code to make the test pass.  Lather, Rinse, Repeat, Ship"

The "least possible" part is important.  It makes sure the cycles stay 
short (ideally, just a few minutes), and that you don't write any code 
for which you don't have tests.  If you buy into that plan, then I see 
nothing wrong with your suggested solution.

(*) I still believe in TDD, but I don't practice it quite as 
enthusiastically as I used to.  Which probably means my code isn't as 
good as it used to be.