Implicit initialization is EXCELLENT

[Stefaan Himpe]

Hello,

I agree with the contents of this post.

I see a similar problem with API's requiring to initialize all kinds of 
data using setters/properties instead of receiving it in the initializer 
(or constructor).

> Python generally follows this design. Apart from files, I can't easily think
> off the top of my head of any types that require a separate
> open/start/activate call before they are usable.

database connections, network connections, spawning expensive 
processes/threads, things that benefit from lazy evaluation...

> Now, I have an ulterior motive in raising this issue... I can't find the
> original article I read! My google-fu has failed me (again...). I don't
> suppose anyone can recognise it and can point me at it?

My sarcasm detector warns me not to add a link, although perhaps it's 
time for recalibration (after all, summer season started) :-)

Best regards,
Stefaan.