[Python-Dev] assymetry in descriptor behavior

[David Abrahams]

David Abrahams <dave@boost-consulting.com> writes:

>>> It's easy enough to guess what it does by instrumenting it, too.
>>> However, it's been out in a released Python for several versions now
>>> and I get tired of guessing every time I have to write a new one of
>>> these ;-).  I think it's time there were some official docs.
>>
>> So volunteer some.
>
> I'm anxious to, and I will -- just as soon as I can get a clear
> picture of what I should say.  Gee, I guess "someone" should document
> __getattribute__ while I'm in there.  Are there any other obvious
> omissions in that neighborhood?

Didn't want this hanging over my head so I submitted the doc patch
already.  I guess youse guys can clean it up if I made any conceptual
or formatting errors.

-- 
Dave Abrahams
Boost Consulting
www.boost-consulting.com