1 Jun
2002
1 Jun
'02
3:39 p.m.
In python, you don't need overloading, you have a variety of optional parameter mechanisms
...which forces users to write centralized dispatching mechanism that could be much more elegantly-handled by the language. The language already does something just for operators, but the rules are complicated and don't scale well.
I don't think the situation can be improved without adding type declarations.
I thought this was the issue interfaces were supposed to handle? -- Aahz (aahz@pythoncraft.com) <*> http://www.pythoncraft.com/ "In the end, outside of spy agencies, people are far too trusting and willing to help." --Ira Winkler