[Tutor] Subclassing data attributes

[Jan Eden]

Hi Kent,

Kent Johnson wrote on 04.11.2005:
>
>OK I'll try again. I still don't understand why you don't like using
>straight class attributes - is it to keep the size of the class
>namespace smaller?
>
Yes, and to distinguish between different kinds of attributes in the main script. In the end, it is mainly a matter of readability in the main script.

I am beginning to suspect that I trade in too much simplicity in my Data module.

>I'm also not sure if you want to be able to access Base.children and
>Page.children from a subclass of Page. If not, then you can use a
>hierarchical dictionary to do what you want. How about this?
>
Your UserDict solution looks good. Thank you!

>PS Please reply on list.
>
I usually do, sorry.

- Jan
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