Message206157
>>> help(1)
# help on int
>>> help(b'a')
# help on bytes
>>> help('a')
no Python documentation found for 'a'
The reason for this unhelpful response is that strings are treated differently from all other non-class objects. (msg205861 thought this a bug.) The strings value is matched against strings that would be recognized at the help> prompt given after help().
>>> help('topics')
# list of TOPICS
>>> help('LISTS')
# information about mutable sequences
Suggestion: add something more about what to do. Example enhanced response:
No Python documentation found for 'a'. Try help('help') for information on recognized strings or help(str) for help on the str class.
I believe this could be backported since help() is intented for interactive use only. |
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2013-12-14 01:34:52 | terry.reedy | set | recipients:
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2013-12-14 01:34:52 | terry.reedy | set | messageid: <1386984892.27.0.919528696836.issue19980@psf.upfronthosting.co.za> |
2013-12-14 01:34:51 | terry.reedy | link | issue19980 messages |
2013-12-14 01:34:50 | terry.reedy | create | |
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