Steven D'Aprano wrote: > On Thu, 15 Dec 2005 08:22:37 +0000, Steve Holden wrote: > > >>Hear, hear. However you describe it Python is what it is, and this >>interminable discussion about its similarities with and differences from >>various concepts (most lately call by name/call by value) doesn't much >>aid understanding for the majority. >> >>The important question is not "what's that Python concept called in >>other languages" but "do you understand how Python works". > > > Would you have a problem with me describing Python as an untyped > high-level assembly-language, and then working around the lack of JMP > using try...exempt? > > Of course, I understand that it is no skin off your nose whether I write > bad code or not, but you might get mighty frustrated with my constant > questions on the news group "How do I write this piece of assembly code in > Python?". > > I was merely trying to imply that this particular piece of interpreter-navel-gazing has gone on way too long to sustain most readers' interest.
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