>>>>> "bonono" == bonono <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes:
bonono> What I don't quite understand is, if it is "obvious", bonono> whether there is a Zen, people would still code it that bonono> way(unless of course they want to hide it from others or bonono> make it difficult to understand on purpose), there won't bonono> be any argument of "which one is the obvious way". And if bonono> there is an argument(or disagreement), which one is the bonono> obvious ? Python seems to strive for consistency in all levels. The 'obvious way' is the one with the greatest stylistic cohesion across the rest of the language. When you delve into a new realm, as I have lately been investigating the logging module, consistency helps lower the learning curve; we're re-cycling as much knowledge as possible. bonono> I think it is more like there is a preferred way, by the bonono> language creator and those share his view. You're right. There is no way to factor out the subjective nature of what becomes orthodoxy. Guido's taste, while perhaps imperfect, still stands out. Props. -Chris -- http://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/python-list