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

Georg Brandl g.brandl at gmx.net
Wed Nov 28 20:59:47 CET 2007 
Christian Heimes schrieb:
> 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).

__guts__ ?

Really, __python__ has not much self-explanatory potential.

Georg
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