Re: [boost] Boost.Python & PEP 253

From: David Abrahams (david.abrahams_at_[hidden])
Date: 2001-06-21 15:51:37

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From: <rwgk_at_[hidden]>

> There is recent Python Enhancement Proposal at:
> http://python.sourceforge.net/peps/pep-0253.html
> PEP: 253
> Title: Subtyping Built-in Types
>
> David, do you know about the implications for Boost.Python?
> Do you think Boost.Python will still work as is (or with the
> friend function fixes that we are working on, respectively)?

Well, there's a lot to read there. No, I don't know what the implications
might be. If you could take a look at it and tell me what you've learned,
I'd be happy to try to add some insight.

> Would there be a potential to improve Boost.Python given the
> new Python features?

Quite possibly. It certainly seems like it has the potential to have major
impact (good and/or bad) ;-/

-Dave