title: "or die()" in Python
body: <p>Is anyone using anything like this in Python:</p>
  
  <pre><code>def die(error_message):
      raise Exception(error_message)
  
  ...
  
  check_something() or die('Incorrect data')
  </code></pre>
  
  <p>I think this kind of style is used in PHP and Perl.</p>
  
  <p>Do you find any (dis)advantages in this [style]?</p>