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[Steve Holden]

Steven D'Aprano wrote:
> On Thu, 15 Dec 2005 08:22:37 +0000, Steve Holden wrote:
> 
> 
>>Hear, hear. However you describe it Python is what it is, and this 
>>interminable discussion about its similarities with and differences from 
>>various concepts (most lately call by name/call by value) doesn't much 
>>aid understanding for the majority.
>>
>>The important question is not "what's that Python concept called in 
>>other languages" but "do you understand how Python works".
> 
> 
> Would you have a problem with me describing Python as an untyped
> high-level assembly-language, and then working around the lack of JMP
> using try...exempt?
> 
> Of course, I understand that it is no skin off your nose whether I write
> bad code or not, but you might get mighty frustrated with my constant
> questions on the news group "How do I write this piece of assembly code in
> Python?".
> 
> 
I was merely trying to imply that this particular piece of 
interpreter-navel-gazing has gone on way too long to sustain most 
readers' interest.

regards
  Steve
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