[Python-Dev] Stackless Python - Pros and Cons

[Vladimir Marangozov]

Gordon McMillan wrote:
> 
> But I can't figure out what the h*ll is being PEPed.
> ...
> Assuming that stackless can get along with GC,

As long as frames are not considered for GC, don't worry about GC.

> ceval.c and grammar changes (or Christian can make it so), it seems to 
> me the PEPable issue is whether the value this can add is 
> worth the price of a less linear implementation.

There's an essay + paper available, slides and an implementation.
What's the problem about formalizing this in a PEP and addressing
the controversial issues + explaining how they are dealt with?

I mean, if you're a convinced long-time Stackless user and everything
is obvious for you, this PEP should try to convince the rest of us -- 
so write it down and ask no more <wink>.

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