[Python-Dev] pre-PEP: The Safe Buffer Interface

[Thomas Heller]

From: "Scott Gilbert" <xscottg@yahoo.com>
> --- Thomas Heller and Guido wrote:
> 
> > > > >   If an object's buffer isn't allocated for the object's life
> > > > > when the object is created, it should not support the "safe"
> > > > > version of the protocol (maybe a different name would be better),
> > > > > and users should not release the GIL while using on to the pointer.
> > > > 
> > > > 'Persistent' buffer interface? Too long?
> > > 
> > > No, persistent typically refers to things that survive longer than a
> > > process.  Maybe 'static' buffer interface would work.
> > > 
> 
> I'll just chime in with the name "Fixed" Buffer Interface.  They aren't
> really static either, and fixed applies in at least two senses.  :-)
> 

Yup. I'll change it.

Thanks,

Thomas