[Python-Dev] Dead modules

[Antoine Pitrou]

On Sun, 23 May 2010 12:43:57 +0200
Dirkjan Ochtman <dirkjan at ochtman.nl> wrote:
> 
> In general, this reminds me of the ipaddr discussions. I read through
> the thread from March real quick to see if there was reasoning there
> why this package should be an exception from the "normal" standards
> track (that is, ripen on PyPI, then moving it in the stdlib when it's
> mature -- where "mature" is another word for dead, really).

I disagree that a stdlib module is a dead module. It is perfectly
possible to augment the API with new functionality without breaking
compatibility. You can also deprecate old APIs if you want.

Regards

Antoine.