[Python-Dev] Fixing the XML batteries

[Eli Bendersky]

>> On one hand I agree that ET should be emphasized since it's the better
>> API with a much faster implementation. But I also understand Martin's
>> point of view that minidom has its place, so IMHO some sort of
>> compromise should be reached. Perhaps we can recommend using ET for
>> those not specifically interested in the DOM interface, but for those
>> who *are*, minidom is still a good stdlib option (?).
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> If you can, go ahead and write a patch saying something like that. It should
> not be hard to come up with something that is a definite improvement. Create
> a tracker issue for comment. but don't let it sit forever.
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A tracker issue already exists for this -
http://bugs.python.org/issue11379 - I see no reason to open a new one.
I will add my opinion there - feel free to do that too.

> Since the current policy seems to be to hide C behind Python when there is
> both, I assume that finishing the transition here is something just not
> gotten around to yet. Open another issue if there is not one.
>

I will open a separate discussion on this.

Eli