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Re: [RFC - Python scripting] New methods Symtab.global_block and Symtab.static_block (docs included)


Phil> FWIW, I would still like to see a clarification of the static/global
Phil> documentation regarding the "this might change" comment. ?Sorry to be
Phil> a stickler on this, but I think it is important we don't start hinting
Phil> at API breakages without an adequate explanation as to what may
Phil> change, and why. ?(Given that there is a need to put that disclaimer
Phil> in there in the first place).

Tom> I agree this text is a bit on the terse side.
Tom>
Tom> An issue I see with it is that, as a Python developer, you can't take
Tom> any action to insulate yourself. ?Perhaps being more specific about what
Tom> "identical" means would be useful.

OK. I will wait for Doug to clarify on this.

/Siva Chandra


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