James G. Sack (jim) wrote:
A const pointer to non-const data in python would be, (eg) like a list,
no? .. A const pointer at least so long as you didn't "reassign" a.
You're understanding is correct. The issue is that I want to be able to
prevent/flag an error when you try to "reassign" a.
Basically, the question boils down to "What does "=" do?" and "Can I
override "="?"
In C++, "=" operates on an existing object and returns a reference.
In Python, "=" operates on the namespace of variables and creates an
association. In C++ terms, it is the equivalent to a declaration with
an initializer.
I've been banging into the "edge" cases more and more often lately.
Primarily because I'm wanting the language to bend to *my* will more
often than I am willing to compensate for the language itself, nowadays.
I don't know if that is a good sign or a bad sign.
-a
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