[Python-Dev] PEP 3148 ready for pronouncement (original) (raw)

geremy condra debatem1 at gmail.com
Thu May 27 04:29:18 CEST 2010

On Wed, May 26, 2010 at 7:15 PM, Yaniv Aknin <yaniv at aknin.name> wrote:

Well... a middle ground certainly could exist; perhaps in the form of an "Extended Standard Library" (community distribution), with simple installation and management tools.

I'm not sure about the 'installation and management tools' part, but this is basically the idea I was trying to articulate: a middle ground between a 'fat' stdlib and a 'lean' one.

It could be "blessed" by python-dev and maintain a high standard (only well established best-of-breed modules with a commitment of ongoing maintenance and more than one maintainer - something that the stdlib itself doesn't stick to). A common license could even be chosen, potentially allowing corporations to approve the extended package in a single pass.

If we could do it that would be great, IMHO.

I read the 'sumo' thread before I read this (and replied in depth there), but I think Michael and I mean similar things.  - Yaniv

I don't think I'm understanding you correctly in that thread then, ISTM that you're advocating better packaging systems as an alternative to this. Would you mind clarifying?

Geremy Condra

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