[Numpy-discussion] The array interface published

[Michiel Jan Laurens de Hoon]

There are two questions that I have about the array interface:

1) To what degree will the new array interface look different to users of the 
existing Numerical Python? If I were to install the new array interface on the 
computer of a current Numerical Python user and I didn't tell them, would they 
notice a difference?
2) To what degree is the new array interface compatible with Numerical Python 
for the purpose of C extension modules? Do C extension modules need to be 
modified in order to use the new array interface?

--Michiel.

Travis Oliphant wrote:

> 
> Hello all,
> 
> I've updated the numeric web site and given special prominence to the 
> array interface which I believe should be pushed.  Numeric 24.0 will 
> support it as will scipy.base (Numeric3).  I hope that numarray will 
> also support it in an upcoming release.
> 
> Please read through the interface and feel free to comment.  However, 
> unless there is a glaring problem, I'm more interested that you feel 
> free to start using the interface then that we debate it further.
> 
> Scott has expressed interest in implementing a very basic Python-only 
> implementation of an object exporting the interface.  I suggest he and 
> anyone else interested look at numarray for a starting point for a 
> Python implementation, and Numeric for a C implementation.
> 
> -Travis
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
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