From: "Guido van Rossum"
> See http://python.org/peps/pep-0279.html
>
> There's one nagging issue that I'd like to revisit. I think I still
> like the name itemize() better than enumerate(), even though itemize()
> reminds some people of items(). Somehow that doesn't strike me as a
> strong argument: the words look pretty different to me. I like
> itemize() better because (a) it's shorter, and (b) the LaTeX command
> "\itemize" can produce numbered lists (it can also produce bulleted
> lists). I'm ready to open this one for a vote. :-)
Voter Information (recap of earlier discussions):
iterindexed()-- five syllables is a mouthful
index() -- nice verb but could be confused the .index() method
indexed() -- widely liked however adjectives should be avoided
indexer() -- noun did not read well in a for-loop
count() -- direct and explicit but often used in other contexts
itercount() -- direct, explicit and hated by more than one person
iteritems() -- conflicts with key:value concept for dictionaries
itemize() -- confusing because amap.items() !=
list(itemize(amap))
enumerate() -- does what is says. four syllables is a little long
enum() -- pithy; less clear than enumerate; too similar to
enum
in other languages where it has a different meaning
All of the names involving 'count' had the further disadvantage of
implying that the count would begin from one instead of zero.
All of the names involving 'index' clashed with usage in database
languages where indexing implies a sorting operation rather than
linear sequencing.
All of the names involving 'items' clash with (key,value) concept
used for dictionaries.
American Heritage definition of itemize: 1. To set down item by
item; list. 2. To list deductions from taxable income on a tax
return.
American Heritage definition of enumerate: 1. To count off or
name one by one; list. 2. To determine the number of; count.
Raymond Hettinger
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