[Numpy-discussion] Status of Numeric

[Humpty Dumpty]

"Paul Dubois" <paul at pfdubois.com> wrote in message
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> Having two array classes around is a terrible idea. Once you have two
> popular array classes the entire world bifurcates. This plot package

I second that vehemently.

> I only suggested we do numarray because Numeric was, by general
> agreement, unmaintainable.  It was hard to work on and lacked the kind
> of robustness necessary to get permission to put it in the core. We all
> agreed Numeric would cease. Let's stick to the plan.

However, I think experience has shown that users tend to go for better
performance rather than better design.

So why couldn't Numeric be redesigned for maintainability, but keep the
algorithms that make it more performant than numarray?  Does the interface
need to change?

Oliver