[Python-ideas] Runtime assertion with no overhead when not active

[Serhiy Storchaka]

07.05.18 12:58, Eloi Gaudry пише:
> I didn't mean to replace the current (debug) assert but I wanted to add 
> another one that would allow to be switch on or off on production builds.
> 
> The need for a new keyword (not syntax) comes from this difference.
> 
> 
>   I cannot think of another example that would convince you of the 
> benefit of having a specific keyword for such a runtime assert.  I do 
> believe that having such a feature in non-debug build is more than 
> interesting but indeed needed.

I just don't understand why you need a new keyword for writing runtime 
checks.