Scalability Research (Was Re: Python suitability)

[skaller]

Patrick Phalen wrote:
 
> * Interfaces
> * Classes vs types
> * Static typing
> 
> Three big subjects *is* perhaps a bit much for one poor little sig to
> carry. Then again, perhaps the threads are simply migrating to c.l.p.
> 
> Nevertheless, the Eighth International Python Conference is coming up.
> Looking at the schedule, including Developer's Day, I can find no
> provision for *reviewing* progress made since the  7th Developer's Day
> on interfaces, (nor classes vs types or static typing). Shouldn't a time
> slot be made for this sort of progress report?

FYI: IMHO the Types-Sig is converging to a useful proposal 
covering interfaces and static typing (together).

[As someone that regularly disagrees with everyone, this is a pretty
good indicator of progress]

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