[Python-ideas] Draft PEP for virtualenv in the stdlib

[Carl Meyer]

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Hi Nick,

On 10/25/2011 08:26 PM, Nick Coghlan wrote:
> I think explaining to people "sys.venv_prefix is still valid when
> you're not in a virtual env, it just points to the same place as
> sys.prefix" is easier than explaining a *new* name with "<whatever
> name> points to the virtual env directory when you're in a virtual
> environment and sys.prefix otherwise".
> 
> So while I agree your concern is valid, I think just living with the
> quirkiness is a reasonable approach.

FWIW, I agree with Vinay and Barry here. It's not something I care
deeply about (since I think direct use of these sys attributes should be
discouraged outside the stdlib anyway), but I don't agree that a
misnamed attribute is easier to explain than a new name.

Carl
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