[Python-checkins] PEP 374 addenda

[Raymond Hettinger]

You're added space/time measurements to the PEP.
I think you ought to add another more subjective
measurement for each system.  How long did it take
you to learn the new commands and ways of working
with the system.  How long did it take to get it configured
and working on your system?  What would be the impact
on your life as a developer if you had to switchover?

Talking about the Python language itself, we often make the
point that developer time is far more important than saving
a few clock cycles on a computer.  

The real impact of a switchover is the learning curve and
configuration time multiplied by the number of developers.

Also, how many developers or casual contributors will we
lose because they simply aren't willing to bear the transition costs?


Raymond