On 27/10/2021 03:12, Brendan Barnwell wrote:
On 2021-10-26 17:41, Christopher Barker wrote:
Python used to be such a simple language, not so much anymore :-(
I quite agree, and I feel like this is my biggest reason why I
don't want this "feature" (or any of another gazillion features that
have been suggested and/or accepted here, including the walrus). The
benefit of this PEP simply does not justify the added complexity of
the language as a whole. Using None (or some sentinel) and including
code to check for it works fine. It's not worth it to add a whole new
layer of behavior to something as basic as argument-passing just to
avoid having to type `if arg is None`.
While I disagree with you re this particular feature, I sympathise with
the general sentiment. Perhaps the first objective of Python 4 should
be to get rid of as many features as possible. Just like when you're
forced to throw out all your precious old junk (school reports, prizes,
the present from Aunt Maud, theatre programmes, books you never read,
clothes you never wear .....).
Nah, who am I kidding? Each feature will have its band of devotees that
will defend it TO THE DEATH! Of course, what it should REALLY have are
all MY favorite features, including some that haven't been added yet.😁
Rob Cliffe
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