[Python-checkins] python/dist/src/Objects complexobject.c,2.63,2.64

[Raymond Hettinger]

From: "Guido van Rossum" <guido@python.org>


> > I think this should be backported but am not certain.
> > 
> > > complex() was the only numeric constructor that created a new instance
> > > when given its own type as an argument.
> 
> Hm, it seems a very minor efficiency hack at best.  For immutable
> objects, object identity is generally an optimization only and
> programs should never depend on it.

Agreed.  I was more concerned that what works for one numeric type,
works for them all.  

Since it's not a bug and you're not awestruck, backporting is out.