[Python-Dev] Timing for Py2.4

[Guido van Rossum]

> The PEP for Py2.4 got updated and the dates were pushed back to
> September.  Is there any reason that we couldn't get a first alpha out
> in early June or late May? 
>  
> Short of generator expressions, Py2.4 is already in good shape for an
> alpha.  I expect generator expressions to be hammered out shortly and
> will soon be able to devote my full energy to wrapping it up. The
> statistics and Decimal modules are almost ready for prime time. Unless
> someone has a specific summer plan to work on another major feature
> (perhaps attribute lookup), I do not expect any significant developments
> May through September that would warrant holding up 2.4.

I was actually hoping to also get decorators in, but I haven't decided
on the syntax yet.  It's between before or after the argument list.

--Guido van Rossum (home page: http://www.python.org/~guido/)