Message122251
Add list.clear() method with obvious semantics.
Pro:
1. parallel to set/dict/defaultdict/deque.clear(),
usable in generic mutable collection function;
2. makes it easier to switch between list and other collection class;
3. current alternatives are not as obvious;
4. some people seem to expect it.
Anti:
1. unneeded; del l[:] or l[:]=[] do same already.
Guido: (python-ideas list, 'Set Syntax' thread, today)
"FWIW I'm fine with adding list.clear() to 3.3." |
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2010-11-23 23:37:48 | terry.reedy | set | recipients:
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2010-11-23 23:37:48 | terry.reedy | set | messageid: <1290555468.47.0.0329661397161.issue10516@psf.upfronthosting.co.za> |
2010-11-23 23:37:44 | terry.reedy | link | issue10516 messages |
2010-11-23 23:37:44 | terry.reedy | create | |
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