[Python-3000] Special methods and interface-based type system

[Guido van Rossum]

On 11/22/06, George Sakkis <gsakkis at rutgers.edu> wrote:
> Although I don't necessarily agree with the arguments from a puristic
> point of view ("then why not make keys(), values(), items(), read(),
> write(), ... builtin GFs ?"), they are indeed a better answer to the
> FAQ entry. After all, HCI-based arguments are usually a fancier way of
> saying "it's a matter of taste" and arguing against them is like
> arguing that green is a better colour than red.

I'm so glad you're not trying to hide that you're a troll.

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