[Python-Dev] Re: @deprecated

[Irmen de Jong]

mwh wrote:


> One difference: I imagine (hope!) the java compiler would complain if
> the deprecated function is referenced, whereas the python version only
> complains if it is called...

The java compiler actually already produces deprecation warnings
during the *compilation phase* (when used with the -deprecation option).
During runtime, no warnings are produced.

Grtz, Irmen.