[Numpy-discussion] What type should / return in python 3k when applied to two integer types?

[Christopher Barker]

Charles R Harris wrote:
> I also intend to make it work with
> 
> from future import division

doesn't already?

In [3]: from __future__ import division

In [5]: 3 / 4
Out[5]: 0.75

In [6]: import numpy as np

In [7]: np.array(3) / np.array(4)
Out[7]: 0.75

In [8]: np.array(3) // np.array(4)
Out[8]: 0

> I've also considered making that import the default for numpy

I'd like that, but it is a bit radical --

-Chris



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