[ python-Bugs-1573394 ] struct module doesn't use weakref for cache

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Bugs item #1573394, was opened at 2006-10-08 23:37
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Category: Python Library
Group: Python 2.5
Status: Open
Resolution: None
Priority: 5
Submitted By: Mark Flacy (markaflacy)
>Assigned to: Bob Ippolito (etrepum)
Summary: struct module doesn't use weakref for cache

Initial Comment:
At the moment, when you attempt to add your 101st
different Struct object to the cache, all the other 100
entries are tossed into the garbage.  That seems a
trifle odd.

The Struct cache would appear to be a perfect use for a
weakref dictionary.

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