[ python-Bugs-1683288 ] xreload.py won't update class docstrings

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Bugs item #1683288, was opened at 2007-03-18 22:48
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Category: Python Library
Group: Python 3000
Status: Open
Resolution: None
Priority: 5
Private: No
Submitted By: Jim Jewett (jimjjewett)
>Assigned to: Guido van Rossum (gvanrossum)
Summary: xreload.py won't update class docstrings

Initial Comment:
"""
def _update_class(oldclass, newclass):
    ...
    for name in oldnames & newnames - {"__dict__", "__doc__"}:
        setattr(oldclass, name,  _update(olddict[name], newdict[name]))
    return oldclass
"""

I assume __doc__ is skipped because a string can't be updated in place.  But since oldclass is returned, __doc__ should still be replaced with the updated documentation.


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