[Python-Dev] Documenting the ssize_t Python C API changes

Michael Hudson mwh at python.net
Tue Mar 21 11:59:10 CET 2006


"Fredrik Lundh" <fredrik at pythonware.com> writes:

> Michael Hudson wrote:
>
>> > The ssize_t patch is the single most disruptive patch in
>> > Python 2.5, so it deserves special attention.
>>
>> From your POV, maybe: from mine, it's definitely the new compiler.
>
> in what way does the new compiler affect third-party developers ?

It has subtle bugs in it.  I guess when it's working it has little
effect and in that way it's less disruptive than the ssize_t branch.

Cheers,
mwh

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