[Python-Dev] Re: Missing arguments in RE functions

[Nicolas Fleury]

Erik Heneryd wrote:
> compile() doesn't have that many additional parameters, just the 
> optional flags.  OTOH the regex object methods do (both mandatory and 
> optional).  Wouldn't it be stupid to insert the pattern in the middle of 
> the method parameters?

Just a last post to end the debate.  I agree with you.  I looked at the 
API and I think my suggestion was wrong.  I think my basic instinct was 
due to the fact that I made a lot of Perl and that I use mostly only 
match/search/sub with only pattern flags.  Since there's no really 
intuitive way to mix two APIs with mandatory and optional arguments, and 
also that using pattern objects is the way to go, I'm now -1 with the 
patch.  Sorry to have not understood alone, if anyone wants to continue 
the discussion, I will do it privately.
Regards,
Nicolas