[Python-Dev] Are "Batteries Included" still a Good Thing? [was: It's now time to deprecate the stdlib urllib module]

[apologies for the late post, just found this in my drafts folder] On 2/7/22 12:49 AM, Stéfane Fermigier wrote:

3. Overall, I think the days where "battery included" was a positive argument are over

I strongly disagree. Being able to download something and immediately get something to work and see results is hugely rewarding; on the other hand, having to research, find, compare & contrast available third-party modules (especially for new-comers) can be extremely discouraging. -- ~Ethan~