__str__ vs. __repr__

[Gerrit Holl]

Tim Peters wrote:
> No, in that case it would have been named __representation__.  __repr__ is
> actually an acronym, meaning Regular-Expression Parsable Rendition.
> Similarly __str__ is short for Simpler Than Repr.  I never learned what
> __init__ stands for -- it never interested Tim <wink>.

:-)

> guess-what-wink-stands-for-and-win-a-fabulous-prize!-ly y'rs  - tim

Windows-Is-Not-Kewl?

regards,
Gerrit.
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