[Python-Dev] Adding a maximum element count to parse_qs?

[martin at v.loewis.de]

>> No, you are missing my point. I assume you proposed (even though you
>> didn't say so explicitly) that parse_qs gets an opt-in API change to
>> limit the number of parameters. If that is added, it will have no
>> effect on any existing applications, as they will all currently not
>> pass that parameter.
>
> No, I said it would include a default value of (say) 1000 parameters.
> That default value would be applied to anyone doesn't use the new API.
> (the reason I'm proposing a new API is to allow people to change or
> disable the limit, in case they really want to pass a large number of
> parameters)

I see. -1 on that proposal, then: there are certainly applications that will
break with that. I don't find 1000 POST parameters a lot, and I'm sure that
people use that in a programmatic fashion (e.g. to mass-upload stuff).

If you really think that kind of change is necessary, develop a separate patch
that people who are worried can apply.

Regards,
Martin