[Python-ideas] Make Python code read-only

[dw+python-ideas at hmmz.org]

On Tue, May 20, 2014 at 06:57:53PM +0200, Victor Stinner wrote:

> * With read-only code, monkey-patching cannot be used anymore. It's
> annoying to run tests. An obvious solution is to disable read-only
> mode to run tests, which can be seen as unsafe since tests are usually
> used to trust the code.

At least for me, this represents a material change to the philosophy of
the language. While frowned upon, monkey patching is extremely useful
while debugging, and occasionally in emergencies. :)

Definitely not worth it for a few extra % IMHO


David