[Python-Dev] Documenting the ssize_t Python C API changes (original) (raw)
Michael Hudson mwh at python.net
Tue Mar 21 11:59:10 CET 2006
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"Fredrik Lundh" <fredrik at pythonware.com> writes:
Michael Hudson wrote:
> The ssizet patch is the single most disruptive patch in > Python 2.5, so it deserves special attention.
From your POV, maybe: from mine, it's definitely the new compiler. in what way does the new compiler affect third-party developers ?
It has subtle bugs in it. I guess when it's working it has little effect and in that way it's less disruptive than the ssize_t branch.
Cheers, mwh
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