[Python-Dev] transitioning from % to {} formatting

[MRAB]

Vinay Sajip wrote:
> Brett Cannon <brett <at> python.org> writes:
> 
>> Why don't we start something in the sandbox and see how far we can
>> get. If no one beats me to it I will add the directory some time today
>> and we can start hashing out the solution there.
>>
> 
> I've done a first cut of a converter from %-format to {}-format strings. I'm not
> sure where you want to put it in the sandbox, I've created a gist on GitHub:
> 
> http://gist.github.com/200936
> 
> Not thoroughly tested, but runs in interactive mode so you can try things out.
> All feedback appreciated!
> 
Interesting that you're using the %-format to translate %-formats to
{}-formats! :-)