[Python-Dev] Externally developed modules (was Re: BSDDB3)

Martin v. Löwis wrote:

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I think this is the only way when integrating a project outside python SVN. Suggestions?.

The usual solution is to not integrate then, at all. Python doesn't really ship with any libraries that also have an active life outside of Python.

Not entirely true - we have the ones listed in PEP 360. However, I think of those only Optik (aka optparse) is currently seeing active external updates.

Of course, we also have a big warning at the top of the PEP saying *Never Ever Do This Again*.

Cheers, Nick.