[Python-Dev] [Python-checkins] r64424 - in python/trunk:Include/object.h Lib/test/test_sys.py Misc/NEWSObjects/intobject.c Objects/longobject.c Objects/typeobject.cPython/bltinmodule.c (original) (raw)

"Martin v. Löwis" martin at v.loewis.de
Thu Jun 26 21:55:40 CEST 2008

So as far as the feature design goes, I offer some suggestions: a new module; or a new function in math; or a new method on float. Since Raymond is the champion for the feature let him choose the API from those alternatives. I choose bin/hex/oct methods on floatobjects. Will work-up a patch.

I think the feature is misguided in the first place. Why do you want a hex representation of floating point numbers? Can't you use struct.pack for that? And, if bin/hex/oct are useful, why not base 6 (say)?

Regards, Martin

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