[Python-Dev] PEP 279 revisited (original) (raw)

Gustavo Niemeyer niemeyer@conectiva.com
Wed, 24 Apr 2002 11:52:34 -0300

There's one nagging issue that I'd like to revisit. I think I still like the name itemize() better than enumerate(), even though itemize() reminds some people of items(). Somehow that doesn't strike me as a strong argument: the words look pretty different to me. I like itemize() better because (a) it's shorter, and (b) the LaTeX command "\itemize" can produce numbered lists (it can also produce bulleted lists). I'm ready to open this one for a vote. :-)

+1 on enumerate().

I must confess I didn't understand the idea just looking at that function's name. But once I've read the intention, I found the function name perfect for the job.

Btw, your second argument seems to strike against you. AFAIK, \begin{itemize} on LaTeX creates bulleted lists. To create enumerated lists you must use \begin{enumerate}. ;-)

-- Gustavo Niemeyer

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