[Python-Dev] Import redesign [LONG]

James C. Ahlstrom jim@interet.com
Tue, 07 Dec 1999 10:31:30 -0500


Greg Stein wrote:

> Ah. There is the problem. In Guido's suggestion for the "next path of
> inquiry" :-), there is no "single dictionary of names". Instead, you have
> Importer instances as items in sys.path. Each instance maintains its
> dictionary, and they are not (necessarily) combined.

> [A large number of other design issues]

OK, all design issues agreed.  I will make needed changes.

JimA