[Python-Dev] Re: 2.4a2, and @decorators

[Andrew McNamara]

>> There are a number of "advanced" features in python that could be a
>> barrier to understanding for new users, but which are rarely seen in
>> practice - metaclasses being the classic example.
>> 
>> I imagine these features are rarely seen because most people don't
>> understand them, and those that do have the good taste not to use them
>> gratuitously.
>
>This feature won't be rarely used.  Class and static methods
>and properties are created fairly often, certainly far more often
>than meta classes.

Sorry, what I meant was advanced uses of decorators will be rare.
Certainly "staticmethod" and "classmethod" will be common. It's a personal
opinion, but I find @staticmethod easier to parse visually than the
current situation.

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