[Python-3000] Discussions with no PEPs

Bill Janssen janssen at parc.com
Thu Mar 8 23:43:21 CET 2007


> This is distinct from duck typing in the 
> general case, where you are calling a method on an object, not 
> introspecting it. The latter is an essential part of Python, and any 
> attempt to deprecate it is not only likely to fail, but will probably 
> elicit enough of a defensive reaction as to drown out your other points.

All right, I'll ponder your proposed distinction.  I think you have it
right.  Calling a method on an object doesn't seem like duck-typing to
me, though.

Bill


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