Sorting a list of objects by multiple attributes

Azolex cretin at des.alpes.ch
Wed Apr 12 15:05:37 EDT 2006


Raymond Hettinger wrote:
> Azolex:
>> Let's push the diagnosis a bit further : the aversion to the keyword
>> "lambda" has to do with the fact that it ignores the english word used
>> by all non-geeks to convey the meaning, eg "given"
> 
> Right.  However, Guido has said that lambda is here to stay,
> so it's time to get over it.

You are saying lambda is a given ? ;)

I've not observed the BDFL's pronouncement, so I have to ask : was it 
clear from his words that he meant the actual keyword, or could it be he 
just meant the construct while refering to it by the keyword ?



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