[Python-Dev] Re: Re: Missing arguments in RE functions

[Guido van Rossum]

> If it's up to me, it's a clear "not worth it".  The function API is only there for
> trivial cases; if you need the full RE power, use pattern objects (you have
> to use them anyway if you're serious about RE:s).
> 
> but I'm an API minimalist; someone else will have to make the final decision
> on this one (Guido, what's your take on API size issues?)

I'm with /F here. There are already so many ways to do it, adding more
isn't going to make things easier, and I'd rather see the API stable.
Also, it's awfully close to 2.4b1.

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