On 28.06.12 00:14, Terry Reedy wrote:
Another prediction: people who code Python without reading the manual,
at least not for new features, will learn about 'u' somehow (such as by
reading this list) and may do either of the following, both of which are
bad.
1. They will confuse themselves by thinking that 'u' actually means
somethings. They may then confuse others by writing about its supposed
meaning. This might get amusing.
2. They will use 'u' in Python 3 only code, thereby making it
incompatible with 3.2-, even if it otherwise would not be.
These two actions will reinforce each other.
Yes, this is what I mean. I can even make a prediction: in just 5 years,
as this feature would be banned in a decent society. The authors of the
books will be strongly advise not to use it, and in software companies
'u' will be prohibited in coding style. But get rid of this will be
difficult.
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