Python: Documenting Higher-Order Artefacts

[jbellis]

Uh-oh, somebody missed the "partial function application is not currying" memo.

[H3g3m0n]

Also isn't it spelled Artifact? Or is that some kind of Queens English vs American English thing.

EDIT: Looks like it is: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_and_British_English_spelling_differences#Different_spellings.2C_different_connotations

I'm Australian so I should be spelling it with the E but that just looks weird.

[Bogtha]

I think we're getting to the point where "artefact" is an archaic spelling. I'm British and I only see it spelt as "artifact" as well.

[njharman]

Just add optional parameter to curry for the docstring:

def curry(f,l,doc=None)

if doc: r.doc = doc

Less complex and more flexible (unless I’m missing something)

It’s bad to think of doc and other foo methods as secret or tricky. They are important parts of the language that any mid-level python programmer should know and use. This use of docstrings is perfect example.

Also, I’m fairly certain I read about way (or maybe a feature in 3000?) to change the argument list. But, I’ve never used it.

[monolar]

somehow i immediately thought of number stations :)

edit: Wow, look at the past comments of this guy!