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Re: "Don't rebind built-in names*" - it confuses readers

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Date Mon, 10 Jun 2013 17:53:14 -0700
Subject Re: "Don't rebind built-in names*" - it confuses readers
From Mark Janssen <dreamingforward@gmail.com>
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> There's a subtle difference between a keyword and a built-in.  Good
> Python style generally avoids masking built-ins but allows it:

Right, thank you for reminding me.  My C-mind put them in the same category.
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MarkJ
Tacoma, Washington

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Re: "Don't rebind built-in names*" - it confuses readers Mark Janssen <dreamingforward@gmail.com> - 2013-06-10 17:53 -0700
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