[Python-Dev] Traceback problem

[Guido van Rossum]

> I'm going with exc_clear(), since 'clearing' seems to be the verb
> most people are using when talking about the action it performed.

OK.

> Implementation question: I'm planning to reuse the reset_exc_info function
> defined statically in ceval.c.  Which of these options do you prefer:
> 
>   1) Just remove the static declaration from reset_exc_info and add the
>      prototype as an extern declaration to sysmodule.c.

It has to be renamed to have a proper Py*** name too.

>   2) Remove the static declaration from reset_exc_info and add the prototype
>      to an include file.  If so, which include file is the most appropriate
>      place?

ceval.h.

>   3) Move the implementation of reset_exc_info out of ceval to another, more
>      public, file.  If so, which one?

I see no need.

> I ask only because I usually submit bug fixes and minor changes, and am not
> familar enough with this part of the Python development culture.

Looks like you're catching on fast. :-)

--Guido van Rossum (home page: http://www.python.org/~guido/)