[Python-Dev] re: division

Ka-Ping Yee ping@lfw.org
Tue, 4 Apr 2000 10:25:07 -0700 (PDT)


On Tue, 4 Apr 2000 gvwilson@nevex.com wrote:
> (BTW, I think '/' vs. '//' is going to be as error-prone as '=' vs. '==',
> but harder to track down, since you'll have to scrutinize values very
> carefully to spot the difference.  Haven't done any field tests,
> though...)

My favourite symbol for integer division is  _/
(read it as "floor-divide").  It makes visually
apparent what is going on.



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