[Python-Dev] Fixing the XML batteries (original) (raw)
Eli Bendersky eliben at gmail.com
Wed Feb 8 04:46:38 CET 2012
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On one hand I agree that ET should be emphasized since it's the better API with a much faster implementation. But I also understand Martin's point of view that minidom has its place, so IMHO some sort of compromise should be reached. Perhaps we can recommend using ET for those not specifically interested in the DOM interface, but for those who are, minidom is still a good stdlib option (?).
If you can, go ahead and write a patch saying something like that. It should not be hard to come up with something that is a definite improvement. Create a tracker issue for comment. but don't let it sit forever.
A tracker issue already exists for this - http://bugs.python.org/issue11379 - I see no reason to open a new one. I will add my opinion there - feel free to do that too.
Since the current policy seems to be to hide C behind Python when there is both, I assume that finishing the transition here is something just not gotten around to yet. Open another issue if there is not one.
I will open a separate discussion on this.
Eli
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