strong/weak - dynamic/static [Was: Getting started]

[Alex Martelli]

Terry Reedy wrote:
        ...
>>explaining or defining the concepts of ... dynamic and static typing.
> 
> Python objects are typed at creation.  Is that dynamic or static?  I'm

Judge for yourself:

>>> class X(object): pass
...
>>> class Y(object): pass
...
>>> x = X()
>>> type(x)
<class '__main__.X'>
>>> x.__class__ = Y
>>> type(x)
<class '__main__.Y'>
>>>

If you find a way to name this behavior "static", you'll be well
placed for the yearly Humpty Dumpty award.


Alex