Need Preprocessor Module!

[Pierre Imbaud]

Akinori Tsuchida wrote:
> 
> I would like to use preprocessor-like functionality in Python
> like we use in C/C++.
> 
> Many corresponding functionalities are available in Python, but
>  I think preprocessor is still useful.
> 
> For example, you can comment multiple lines just by "if 0" and "endif"
> with no need to consider indenting.
> You don't have to take care of not embracing another comment section, I
> mean...
> 
> #if 0
> #if 0
>    not required part.
> #endif
> #endif
> 
> Above is treated as expected but
> 
>   """
>   """
>   not required part.
>   """
>   """
> not the case with above. (unwanted part still remains.)
> 
> Well, Any module available ?
> like,... input strings containing preprocessor lines
> and then output processed strings.
> 
> #ifdef YOU_KNOW
> #include INFO
> Please_Answer(INFO)
> #endif
> 
> Thanks for reading this article.
> 
> Akinori Tsuchida.
Well, m4, available on any unix platform, can do what you ask for, and
more.
But you should think twice: adding a layer always mean adding trouble,
source of bugs, loss of readability...
somehow, think of python as of risc processors: give up some fancy
possibilities,
keep a basic set that lets U do everything, and U will be rewarded for
choosing
simplicity
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