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Is it? Python is exactly the same. It has no language spec (defined by its implementatation), and it has a BDFL who hasn't pushed for one.
by nateberkopec 12y ago
Is it? Python is exactly the same. It has no language spec (defined by its implementatation), and it has a BDFL who hasn't pushed for one.
- nedbat 12y agoIt would be good for Python to have more rigor in its definition. But the situation here doesn't have an analog in the Python world: there is no "PythonSpec" third-party test suite that is a) more complete than the official suite, b) exposing segfaults in previously working code, and c) going unused by the core developers.
- vidarh 12y agoThat other languages are equally badly specified is not a good argument for why it's not terrifying. Then again, I don't care about Python. I do care about Ruby.