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Date: Mon, 27 Jun 2011 01:31:49 +1000
Subject: Re: Python 3 syntax error question
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On Mon, Jun 27, 2011 at 1:28 AM, rzed <rzantow@gmail.com> wrote:
> As to 2to3, I have to say that:
>
> -def a(b, (c,d)):
> +def a(b, xxx_todo_changeme):
> + =A0 =A0(c,d) =3D xxx_todo_changeme
>
> ... is not terribly revealing if one is unaware of what about it
> needs changing. I know, I know: RTFM....

Sure, but you don't _have_ to look at the diff. Just run it through
2to3 and see how it runs. Never know, it might work direct out of the
box!

ChrisA