[Python-ideas] Support multiplication for sets
Stephen J. Turnbull
stephen at xemacs.org
Sat Oct 8 04:30:04 CEST 2011
Jakob Bowyer writes:
> Well it was fun watching the process that is python-ideas and the
> shooting down in flames that happens here. Can someone give me some
> advice about what to think about/do for the next time that an idea
> comes to mind?
0. Be familiar with the Zen (both the official "python -m this" and
Apocrypha, such as "not every 3-line function needs to be a
builtin"). Try to see how they apply to discussions you read even
when not explicitly mentioned.
1. Do check the archives, of this list and python-dev. There are
some amazingly good teachers here.
2. If you're worried that the question might stupid or "obvious to the
Dutch", you might float your trial balloon on python-list (aka
comp.lang.python) first.
3. Make sure you know what the earlier problems with similar ideas
were. At least that way you can often manage a soft landing. :-)
4. Don't let the experience stop you from trying again. There are no
stupid questions -- except the unasked ones. (But see (2); maybe
there's a more appropriate venue to ask the first time.)
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