[SciPy-Dev] New subpackage: scipy.data

[Stefan van der Walt]

On Thu, 29 Mar 2018 18:54:52 -0400, Warren Weckesser wrote:
> Can you summarize the problems that make you regret including the
> data?

- The size of the repository (extra time on each clone, and that for
  data that isn't necessary in most use cases)
  
- Artificial limit on data sizes: we now have a default place to store
  data, but we still need an additional mechanism for larger datasets.
  How do you choose the threshold for what goes in, what is too big?
  
- Because these tiny embedded datasets are easily available, they become
  the default for demos.  If data is stored externally, realistic
  examples become more feasible and likely.

Best regards
Stéfan