[Python-ideas] syntax for set

[Jan Kaliszewski]

Jan Kaliszewski dixit (2010-11-22, 11:16):

> I'd be happy with:
> 
> * {:} for empty dict() (as a collection of key-value *pairs*)
> * {.} for empty set() (as a similar collection of *single* elements)
> 
> And {} for empty dict() as well -- to keep compatibility (maybe to be
> deprecated later).

PS. Another argument: {} is criticized for its similarity to () (when using some fonts).