[Python-Dev] Unordered tuples/lists

[Raymond Hettinger]

On May 20, 2010, at 10:35 AM, Martin v. Löwis wrote:

>> I think it'd be useful enough to go in the standard library. Now that
>> there's a sample implementation, should I still try to demonstrate why I
>> believe it's worth adding to the stdlib and get support?
> 
> Most definitely. Just in case it isn't clear: nobody else seems to think
> this is useful (let alone useful enough to go into the standard
> library). In addition, it's trivial to implement, more reason not to add it.

Count me among those who don't think its useful.
I would oppose putting it in the collections module.
But, there's no harm in posting a recipe on ASPN 
to see if it gains any traction.


Raymond