[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


"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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