[Python-ideas] PEP 505: None-aware operators

[Antoine Pitrou]

On Mon, 23 Jul 2018 10:51:31 +0100
Steve Dower <steve.dower at python.org> wrote:
> 
> Which is the most important operator?
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> 
> Personally, I think '?.' is the most valuable.

For me, it's the most contentious.  The fact that a single '?' added to
a regular line of Python code can short-circuit execution silently is a
net detriment to readability, IMHO.

In a code review, this means I must be careful about '?' sigils lest I
miss important bug magnets.

Regards

Antoine.