[Python-Dev] Interning string subtype instances
Mike Klaas
mike.klaas at gmail.com
Mon Feb 12 19:59:40 CET 2007
On 2/12/07, Hrvoje Nikšić <hrvoje.niksic at avl.com> wrote:
> cause problems for other users of the interned string. I agree with the
> reasoning, but propose a different solution: when interning an instance
> of a string subtype, PyString_InternInPlace could simply intern a copy.
Interning currently requires an external reference to prevent garbage
collection (I believe). What will hold a reference to the string
copy?
-Mike
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