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[Python-Dev] [poll] New name for __builtins__

[Python-Dev] [poll] New name for __builtins__ [Python-Dev] [poll] New name for __builtins__Christian Heimes lists at cheimes.de
Wed Nov 28 20:21:36 CET 2007 
Adam Olsen wrote:
> -1 on __python__.  It seems to be an abbreviation of "python
> interpreter core" or the like, but on its own it implies nothing about
> what it means.
> 
> Contrast that with __root__ where we all know what a root is, even
> though it doesn't imply what kind of root it is or how its used.

I don't like __python__ either. It doesn't explain the meaning of the
variable at all. If you want to stick to something like __python__ I
suggest __pythoncore__ or __pythonroot__, maybe __pythongastric__ (just
kidding).

Christian
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