Message 125132 - Python tracker (original) (raw)

There is a long tradition in keeping OS functions' wrappers thin with an expectation that application programmers will know the limitations/quirks of their target OSes.

Sorry, but that does not apply if we trigger undefined behavior which is inherently unsafe, as you rightly insist.

I don't see the range checking as particularly challenging; I'm sure you can get it done in time for 3.2.