[Python-Dev] properties on modules? (original) (raw)

Skip Montanaro skip@pobox.com
Mon, 13 Jan 2003 13:04:13 -0600 

Guido> [Brian Q]
>> Presumably, he would prefer this syntax:
>> 
>> start = time.now
>> 
>> to:
>> 
>> start = time.now()

Guido> Aha.

>> The .NET framework implements "now" as a property rather than a function
>> and I find it distasteful for some reason. 

Guido> I have to agree with you -- I am -1 on such a feature.

"now" as "time.time()" is a specific example which Neil admitted was a bit contrived. I think the question is still open whether or not modules should be able to support properties, though I do think the ball is back in his court to come up with a less contrived example.

Skip