[Python-Dev] (no subject)

Gerald S. Williams gsw@agere.com
Wed, 5 Feb 2003 11:03:48 -0500


Mark Lutz wrote:
> Not true.  I don't think people on python-dev are in touch
> with the impacts of their changes on the Python learning curve.
> [ ... ] Like it or not, beginners do need to know about new
> things, even if they will not be coding them.

I agree, and I've held off on commenting on some of these
newer features since I haven't earned the right to be the
lone naysayer.

I suspect that Guido may be onto something with his thunk
proposal that ultimately may simplify things (especially
future language extensions), though.

-Jerry