Parameterized Functions without Classes

[Christian Tismer]

Christopher T King wrote:
> On Fri, 25 Jun 2004, Christian Tismer wrote:
> 
> 
>>Lambdas were not the topic, since they are a deprecated
>>feature, but sure it works.
> 
> 
> Since when are lambdas deprecated? And if so, why?

Not really deprecated, but Python is trying to replace
it since a longer time. PEP 290, for instance.

> IMHO, the best way to parameterize functions is with 2.4's proposed
> partial() function:

My intent was to show a nice thing that can be done today,
not a contest which alternatives are there, including
unreleased features.
And lambda is nothing than a function with restricted syntax,
so why do we burn bandwidth off-topic.
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