[Python-Dev] Arbitrary attributes on funcs and methods

[Gordon McMillan]

Jeremy Hylton wrote:
 
>   BAW> Think about my proposal this way: it actually removes a
>   BAW> restriction. 
> 
> I think this is really the crux of the matter!  The proposal removes
> a useful restriction.
> 
> The alternatives /F suggested seem clearer to me that sticking new
> attributes on functions and methods.  Three things I like about the
> approach: It affords an opportunity to be very clear about how the
> attributes are intended to be used.  I suspect it would be easier to
> describe with a static type system.  

Having to be explicit about the method <-> regex / rule would 
severely damage SPARK's elegance. It would make Tim's 
doctest useless.

> It prevents confusion and errors
> that might result from unprincipled use of function attributes.

While I'm sure I will be properly shocked and horrified when 
you come up with an example, in my naivety, I can't imagine 
what it will look like ;-).

- Gordon