Re: [Python-ideas] Add MutableSet.update?

On 2018-03-10 01:15, Guido van Rossum wrote: Yes, you can use the |= operator instead. |= is not quite the same as .update because it rebinds, so if the name on the LHS isn't local it'll raise NameError. Does that matter? On Fri, Mar 9, 2018 at 4:48 PM, Lucas Wiman

Re: [Python-ideas] Add MutableSet.update?

Yes, you can use the |= operator instead. On Fri, Mar 9, 2018 at 4:48 PM, Lucas Wiman wrote: > I was trying to use `collections.abc.MutableSet` today, and noticed that > it does not define an `update` method. This is a very useful method that is > present on the builtin `set` class, and seems to

[Python-ideas] Add MutableSet.update?

I was trying to use `collections.abc.MutableSet` today, and noticed that it does not define an `update` method. This is a very useful method that is present on the builtin `set` class, and seems to fit naturally with the other methods. Was omitting this method intentional? Thanks & best wishes, L