[Python-Dev] PEP 318 - function/method/class decoration (original) (raw)

Michael Chermside mcherm at mcherm.com
Fri Mar 5 17:31:36 EST 2004

I would like to focus this thread to, specifically, if this syntax should become part of Python.

Well, you get my +1, but I also want to protest that I think you may have rigged the vote. As you say,

It is already clear the the idea of function/method/class decoration is worthy.

Your reason for voting on just this syntax is:

I propose that we just go with the syntax we *already have an implementation for*. I don't see anything wrong with it, I believe it is the most popular, and I personally don't like new keywords.

If getting an implementation were a problem, that would be convicing, but there have been volunteers to implement whatever syntax is chosen. I think the choice of syntax should be based on which syntax is better, not which happened to be implemented in the proof-of-concept. So I'll second Barry's call:

It's probably time to ask the BDFL for a pronouncement on the PEP.

Oh, and by the way... I LIKE the syntax as implemented, although I still have a nagging desire for a keyword.

-- Michael Chermside

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