[Python-Dev] Possible resolution of generatorexpressionvariablecapture dilemma

[Greg Ewing]

jiwon <jiwon at softwise.co.kr>:

> Furthermore, I think closures should capture variables, too, but it seems
> that's too much change for now :)

That's not an option, because it would break mutually
recursive functions.

With regard to generator expressions, isn't Guido leaning
back towards not having any variable capture? Or is he
un-leaning-back again? This is all getting very confusing...

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