[Python-Dev] [Python-checkins] r64424 - in python/trunk:Include/object.h Lib/test/test_sys.py Misc/NEWSObjects/intobject.c Objects/longobject.c Objects/typeobject.cPython/bltinmodule.c

["Martin v. Löwis"]

>> So as far as the feature design goes, I offer some suggestions: a new
>> module; or a new function in math; or a new method on float. Since
>> Raymond is the champion for the feature let him choose the API from
>> those alternatives.
> 
> I choose bin/hex/oct methods on floatobjects.
> Will work-up a patch.

I think the feature is misguided in the first place. Why do you want
a hex representation of floating point numbers? Can't you use
struct.pack for that? And, if bin/hex/oct are useful, why not base
6 (say)?

Regards,
Martin