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Steven D'Aprano <steve+comp.lang.python@pearwood.info> wrote:

>> I have an issue with the use of coroutines. I think they are to evil.
> 
> They are to evil ... as what? To evil as chalk is to cheese? Black is to 
> white? Bees are to honey? 

I think coroutines are one of those things that don't fit the human mind.

A class with a couple of queues for input and output is far easier to
comprehend.

Sturla