[Python-Dev] Re: 2.4a2, and @decorators

[Andrew McNamara]

> > An advantage of the
>> @ syntax is than it makes the complexiity separable and ignorable for
>> someone learning/teaching basic Python,
>
>I don't agree that they are ignorable.  People will see them in code
>and will *have* to understand what they mean.  Given sme examples
>I've seen here, this will sometimes be a significant chalenge.

There are a number of "advanced" features in python that could be a
barrier to understanding for new users, but which are rarely seen in
practice - metaclasses being the classic example.

I imagine these features are rarely seen because most people don't
understand them, and those that do have the good taste not to use them
gratuitously.

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Andrew McNamara, Senior Developer, Object Craft
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