[Python-Dev] New Super PEP

["Martin v. Löwis"]

>     Since calling super with any
>     arguments other than the exact same arguments you have received is
>     nearly always wrong,
> 
> 
>   Erm.  Excuse me, but are you saying this code is wrong?
> 
> class Rectangle:
>     def __init__(self, width, height):
>         self.width = width
>         self.height = height
> 
> class Square:
>     def __init__(self, side):
>         Rectangle.__init__(self, side, side)

That's not what he said. Your code does not call super(), so the
observation that it normally should pass the exact same arguments
does not apply.

Regards,
Martin