[Python-Dev] Python 3.0.1

[Barry Warsaw]

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On Jan 27, 2009, at 2:39 PM, Brett Cannon wrote:

>> I was going to object on principle to Raymond's suggestion to rip  
>> out the
>> operator module functions in Python 3.0.1.
>
> I thought it was for 3.1?

Sorry, I probably misread Raymond's suggestion.

>> I have no objection to ripping
>> them out for 3.1.
>>
>> If you really think we need a Python 3.1 soon, then I won't worry  
>> about
>> trying to get a 3.0.1 out soon.  3.1 is Benjamin's baby :).
>>
>
> Depending on what Benjamin wants to do we could try for something like
> a release by PyCon or at PyCon during the sprints. Actually the sprint
> one is a rather nice idea if Benjamin is willing to spend sprint time
> on it (and he is sticking around for the sprints) as I assume you,
> Barry, will be there to be able to help in person and we can squash
> last minute issues really quickly.

Yep, I'm planning on sticking around, so that's a great idea.

>> If OTOH we do intend to get a 3.0.1 out, say by the end of  
>> February, then
>> please be careful to adhere to our guidelines for which version  
>> various
>> changes can go in.  For example, the operator methods needs to be  
>> restored
>> to the 3.0 maintenance branch, and any other API changes added to  
>> 3.0 need
>> to be backed out and applied only to the python3 trunk.
>
> If you have the time for it, Barry, I am +1 on an end of February
> 3.0.1 with a March/April 3.1 if that works for Benjamin.

Or at least a 3.1alpha/beta/whatever during Pycon.  I'm sure I can  
find the time to do a 3.0.1 before Pycon.

Barry

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