[Numpy-discussion] confusion on importing numpy

[Christopher Barker]

mark wrote:
> I guess that makes sense on a certain level, but boy it is cumbersome
> to explain to a class.
> It pretty much defeats the whole purpose of doing from numpy import *.

which is fine by me:

"Namespaces are one honking great idea -- let's do more of those!"

explain namespaces to your class -- that will teach them something truly 
useful.

-Chris


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