[Numpy-discussion] Questions about the array interface.

[Scott Gilbert]

Oops, sent too fast.  Quick correction...
 
> 
> In the world where some of these attributes are optional:  If an
> attribute like __array_offset__ or __array_shape__ isn't present,
> the C code will know to use zero or the default C-contiguous layout.
> So the check failed, but the failure case is probably very fast 
> (since a temporary tuple object doesn't have to be built by the array
> on the fly).
> 

I meant to say "__array_offset__ or __array_stides___".  The
__array_shape__ attribute would always be required for arrays...


Cheers,
    -Scott