[Python-ideas] Python3.3 Decimal Library Released

[Stefan Behnel]

Mark H. Harris, 03.03.2014 18:10:
> We 
> have a very speedy decimal module, its 2014, and we just don't need any
> more of this:
> 
> >>> from decimal import *
> >>> Decimal(.1)
> Decimal('0.1000000000000000055511151231257827021181583404541015625')

I assume you are aware that the correct way to do this is

   >>> Decimal('0.1')
   Decimal('0.1')

i.e., if you want exact precision, use exact literals.

That being said, did you read through the previous discussions where people
suggested to add decimal literals to Python?

Stefan