[Numpy-discussion] Deprecating matrices.

[Todd]

On Mon, Jan 2, 2017 at 8:36 PM, Charles R Harris <charlesr.harris at gmail.com>
wrote:

> Hi All,
>
> Just throwing this click bait out for discussion. Now that the `@`
> operator is available and things seem to be moving towards Python 3,
> especially in the classroom, we should consider the real possibility of
> deprecating the matrix type and later removing it. No doubt there are old
> scripts that require them, but older versions of numpy are available for
> those who need to run old scripts.
>
> Thoughts?
>
> Chuck
>
>
What if the matrix class was split out into its own project, perhaps as a
scikit.  That way those who really need it can still use it.  If there is
sufficient desire for it, those who need it can maintain it.  If not, it
will hopefully it will take long enough for it to bitrot that everyone has
transitioned.
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