[Numpy-discussion] Ransom Proposals
Gary Strangman
strang at nmr.mgh.harvard.edu
Sat Mar 25 18:01:02 EST 2006
>> Or, you can use the reshape method instead of function. I believe
>> numpy advocates use of methods instead of functions. What you observe
>> is just another reason for that. Since functions like reshape remain
>> in numpy primarily for backwards compatibility, I would be against any
>> change in semantics.
>
> Mmh. I bet many people will continue to use the functional interface for a
> long time. I'd vote for uniform semantics before 1.0. Really, the whole
> 'reshape(foo) and foo.reshape() have different view/copy behavior' thing is
> horrible. WAY too easy to forget/confuse. Special cases are /almost never/
> special enough to warrant this kind of extra mental overhead.
+1 from a strongly interested user
> At least I know /I/ will forget, get confused, and make mistakes.
Me too. Probably at least once/week. ;-)
> So I'd like to ask for as-uniform-as possible behavior.
+1
-best
Gary
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