[Python-Dev] SF patch 864863: Bisect C implementation

[Michael Hudson]

"Raymond Hettinger" <python at rcn.com> writes:

> * have two visible modules like StringIO and cStringIO --
> personally, I see the approach as clutter but it makes it possible
> to unittest both.

At least for pickle, and at least historically, pickle has offered
something cPickle hasn't: the ability to subclass.

Cheers,
mwh

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    passed there is much duplication of process.  It is a perfect
    vehicle for hiding information.
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