--- a
+++ b/pathaia/util/basic.py
@@ -0,0 +1,16 @@
+# coding utf-8
+"""Useful functions for general use"""
+from typing import Any
+
+
+def ifnone(x: Any, default: Any) -> Any:
+    return x if x is not None else default
+
+
+def dumb():
+    """
+    Dumb function.
+
+    A dumb function to test github actions on changes.
+    """
+    pass