[Python-Dev] Python 2.3a1's mandatory use of cyclic GC causes existing applications to fail

[Kevin Jacobs]

On Thu, 6 Feb 2003, Guido van Rossum wrote:
> Hm...  Given this feedback, it sounds like the only way to implement
> Christian's suggestion in a backwards-compatible way would be to use a
> different __xxx__ name, e.g. __fields__.  I also like the suggestion
> of allowing control over the order as well.

Not to be difficult, but I already use '__fields__' for the same purpose as
dictionaries assigned to __slots__ for non-slot attributes.

(Yes, I know that this means nothing, since __xyz__ names are fair game,
though I think it is extremely funny that fate is trying to kill my
ConatraintObject metatype)

-Kevin ;)

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