How to find out if the interpreter is a debug build?

["Martin v. Löwis"]

> Would such a patch require a full blown PEP?

No.

> If i have to write a PEP i can better add it to the documentation of
> my application and be sure that the problem is solved.

I don't understand. Are you saying you would rather not write a PEP,
and add something to the documentation of your application instead?
If that solves your problem, go for it!

> A patch might
> be rejected by anybody in a bad mood or who don't understand why it is
> usefull.

That's true.

Martin