[Python-Dev] (name := expression) doesn't fit the narrative of PEP 20

Antoine Pitrou solipsis at pitrou.net
Wed Apr 25 20:14:14 EDT 2018


On Wed, 25 Apr 2018 18:55:56 -0500
Tim Peters <tim.peters at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> > the shorthand version appears completely bonkers.  
> 
> I wouldn't go that far, but I already said I wouldn't write it that way.
> 
> However, without looking at real code, people are just flat-out
> guessing about how bad - or good - things _can_ get, no matter how
> confident they sound.
> 
> So at least give me credit for presenting the _worst_ brief
> binding-expression example you've seen too ;-)

I had no idea you were a bit short on them, so I'll gladly give you
credits for it :-)  But I hope you'll use them responsibly!

Regards

Antoine.



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