[Numpy-discussion] Thoughts on getting "something" in the Python core
Steven H. Rogers
steve at shrogers.com
Sat Apr 2 06:50:58 EST 2005
First, thanks for doing this Travis.
Travis Oliphant wrote:
>
> I'm coming to see that what is most important for the Python core is
> "protocols". Then, there can be a "million" different array types that
> can all share each other's memory without hassle and much overhead.
> I'm still personally interested in a better Numeric, however, and so
> won't be abandoning the concept of Numeric3 (notice I now call it
> scipy.base --- not a change of focus just a change of name). I just
> wanted to encourage some discussion on the array protocol.
>
Your array protocol protocol idea sounds good. It should not only make it
easier to interoperate with other Python packages, but foreign entities like
APL/J, Matlab, and LabVIEW.
Regards,
Steve
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