[Python-Dev] Proposal to revert r54204 (splitext change) (original) (raw)

"Martin v. Löwis" martin at v.loewis.de
Mon Mar 19 20:12:42 CET 2007

Specifically, however, I would prefer to see it without the warning and future change, as I don't think it provides any real benefit. Either way, some people will have to use a keyword to get what they want, so making a change seems unnecessary.

However, if we have to change something in a future version, I would suggest we make that option a required argument, on EIBTI grounds. That way, in 2.6 you can simply make it explicit to be 3.x-compatible. And, I think the warning (if any) should be treated as any other 3.x warning. But as I said, I gather that this aspect of the question is the main open issue remaining to be resolved, since you've also expressed support for the keyword approach, as have many others.

So will you also either pick one of the proposals, or come up with your own patch? I still think that some has to make a decision, and it won't be me.

Regards, Martin

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