Alan G Isaac wrote:
It is only a recommendation: http://www.python.org/dev/peps/pep-0008/ (And a misguided one at that. ;-) )
Maybe so, but it is indeed more than a recommendation, it is a de-facto standard. If Python had never allowed mixed tabs and spaces, it might be OK to use tabs for some projects, and spaces for others, but that's water long since under the bridge. Indentation is syntax in python -- we do need to all do it the same way, and four spaces is the standard -- there simply isn't another reasonable option if you want o share code with anyone else. -Chris -- Christopher Barker, Ph.D. Oceanographer Emergency Response Division NOAA/NOS/OR&R (206) 526-6959 voice 7600 Sand Point Way NE (206) 526-6329 fax Seattle, WA 98115 (206) 526-6317 main reception Chris.Barker@noaa.gov