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some data on the debate [Python-Dev] Update to PEP308: if-then-else expression

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[Aahz]
> That would be difficult, given that there are now two leading
> contenders (if <cond>: x else: y vs. <cond> ?? x || y).  Given that both
> have only emerged in the last day or so, there's been no time to
> evaluate which is ahead.  

Hmm, one looks like Smalltalk and the other like Perl ;)

Though both are clear and get the job done, the first bugs 
me for three reasons:

* you have to look twice to see that you're dealing
   with a statement rather than an expression

* when looking at an expression, my mind is trained
   to see alpha characters as a variable or function name

* the enclosing parenthesis requirement feels wrong


> I propose to let the discussion simmer another
> week or so before voting.

Excellent plan.



Raymond Hettinger

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