[Python-Dev] Need discussion for a PR about memory and objects

Greg Ewing greg.ewing at canterbury.ac.nz
Sun Nov 18 17:39:50 EST 2018


Nick Coghlan wrote:
> - the object identity is like the registration number or license plate
> (unique within the particular system of registering vehicles, but not
> unique across systems, and may sometimes be transferred to a new
> vehicle after the old one is destroyed)
> - the object type is like the make and model (e.g. a 2007 Toyota
> Corolla Ascent Sedan)
> - the object value is a specific car (e.g. "that white Corolla over
> there with 89000 km on the odometer")

A bit confusing, because "that white Corolla over there" is referring
to its identity.

-- 
Greg


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