[Python-3000] No (C) optimization flag

[Brett Cannon]

On 8/14/07, Christian Heimes <lists at cheimes.de> wrote:
> Benji York wrote:
> >> But wouldn't the only reason you want to step into,
> >> e.g. pickle be if there were a bug in pickle itself?
> >
> > I believe he's talking about a situation where pickle calls back into
> > Python.
>
> Yes, Benji is right. In the past I run into trouble with pickles two or
> times. I was successfully able to debug and resolve my problem with the
> pickle module and pdb. I like to keep the option in the Python 3.0
> series. In my opinion it is very useful to step through Python code to
> see how the code is suppose to work.
>
> I'm trying to get involve in the Python core development process. It
> seems that I'm not ready yet to contribute new ideas because I'm missing
> the big picture.

Just stick around for a while and you will pick up on a general theme
in how decisions are made.

> On the other hand I don't know how I can contribute to
> existing sub projects for Py3k. I find it difficult to get in. :/

Well, don't force it unless you like the subproject.  If you are just
looking for something to do there are always bugs to squash or patches
to evaluate.  Otherwise I would suggest just waiting until something
comes along that grabs your attention and bugging anyone else who is
working on it for any guidance you need.

Yes, it can take a little while to get into the groove, but we are all
nice guys and are happy to answer your questions.

-Brett