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[Python-Dev] PyObject_New vs PyObject_NEW

Thomas Heller theller@python.net
13 Mar 2003 13:39:28 +0100 
David Abrahams <dave@boost-consulting.com> writes:

> Thomas Heller <theller@python.net> writes:
> 
> >> I don't think the macro versions should ever be used outside the core.
> >> Inside the core, it's safe.  So I think the "doc bug" is that the docs
> >> mention PyObject_NEW at all.
> >> 
> >
> > Better to expl�citely warn about them with a wording similar to that
> > from the section 9.2 Memory Interface:
> 
> I'm not in a position to decide which one of these is better.  Thomas,
> maybe you should be submitting the patch?

Nor am I. You can submit a patch as well, and the discussion will show.

Sorry, no time.

Thomas