[Python-Dev] The buffer() function

[Josiah Carlson]

Thomas Heller <theller at python.net> wrote:
> AFAIK, the buffer object now does not hold a pointer into the object
> it has been constructed from, it only gets it when its needed.
> 
> IMO Objects/bufferobject.c, revision 35400 is considered safe.
> 
> The checkin comment (by nascheme) was, more than 2 years ago:
> "Make buffer objects based on mutable objects (like array) safe."

It's good to hear that bug has been squished.  I believe buffer() is
generally safe then, according to my somewhat limited experience in its
use and knowledge about its implementation.

 - Josiah