[Python-Dev] urlparse - to parse IPv6 URL in 2.7 b2 ?

["Martin v. Löwis"]

Senthil Kumaran wrote:
> http://bugs.python.org/issue2987 
> 
> This deals with a feature request of parsing an IPv6 URL according to
> standards. The patch is pretty complete and we have good test coverage
> too.
> 
> Is it okay to include this in Python 2.7 b2 release?  It would be a
> worthy addition.

1. The ultimate decision on that is with the release manager (i.e. Benjamin)
2. My personal recommendation is to allow it: while it *is* a new
feature, it is a feature that doesn't change any API.

Regards,
Martin