Charles R Harris wrote: > > The 1.0rc1 release of NumPy will be mid September I suspect. > > Also, I recognize that the default-axis switch is a burden for > those who > have already transitioned code to use NumPy (for those just > starting out > it's not a big deal because of the compatibility layer). > > > I am curious as to why you made this switch. Not complaining, mind.
New-comers to NumPy asked why there were different conventions on the methods and the functions for the axis argument. The only reason was backward compatibility. Because we had already created a compatibility layer for code transitioning, that seemed like a weak reason to keep the current behavior. The problem is it left early NumPy adopters (including me :-) ) in a bit of a bind, when it comes to code (like SciPy) that had already been converted. Arguments like Fernando's: "it's better to have a bit of pain now, then regrets later" also were convincing. -Travis ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Using Tomcat but need to do more? Need to support web services, security? Get stuff done quickly with pre-integrated technology to make your job easier Download IBM WebSphere Application Server v.1.0.1 based on Apache Geronimo http://sel.as-us.falkag.net/sel?cmd=lnk&kid=120709&bid=263057&dat=121642 _______________________________________________ Numpy-discussion mailing list Numpy-discussion@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/numpy-discussion