[Python-Dev] True division in embedded Python

[Bjorn Pettersen]

> From: Tim Peters [mailto:tim.one@comcast.net]=20
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> [Bjorn Pettersen]

[snip: me asking whether I should turn on true division]

> Nevertheless, I recommend you not try to enable true division=20
> now.  Part of the joy of Python is sharing the many libraries=20
> and extension modules people freely provide, and so far=20
> nothing except the core distribution is tested with true=20
> division enabled -- and even in the core, true division is=20
> tested sporadically and lightly.  You don't want to be a=20
> pioneer here, unless advancing true division is your business <wink>.

Nope, we just want the advantage of the best language around while still
using our 900KLoc of C++ libraries <wink>.

> That said, in 2.2.x, you can start using // *now* when you=20
> intend flooring integer division.  That's already=20
> implemented.  5/3 will also produce 1 for now, but don't do=20
> it -- do 5//3 instead.
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> Also read the PEP:
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>    http://www.python.org/peps/pep-0238.html
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> Guido has implemented some quite elaborate mechanisms to=20
> help with the transition, and if you start using i//j now=20
> you *should* have a very easy time when Python 3 changes=20
> the rules (indeed, you shouldn't need any division changes=20
> later, provided you use // now).  The simplest of the=20
> mechanisms is -Qwarn:

And if I'm reading the source correctly all I would have to do when
embedding Python would be to set Py_DivisionWarningFlag =3D 1?

Thanks for the detailed input.

Sincerely,
Bjorn Pettersen

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