On Jul 26, 7:23 pm, "Marcus.CM" > 1. python should hardcode the keyword "self". So whenever this keyword > is used, it would automatically implied that it is > referring to a class scope variable. This would be similar to how the > "this" keyword is used in C++. > > 2. Omit self from the parameter.
That might make sense if you're starting from scratch on a new language, but it is not compatible with Python as it is currently stands. Yes, it could have been put into 3.0, but it's way too late now for a change that drastic. Beyond that, I don't like the idea of being forced to use "self" in every case. Yes, C++ and Java standardized on "this," but it is implied and is usually not explicitly needed. -- http://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/python-list
