[Jython-users] modifying __bases__

[Neil R. <ne...@bl...>]

I wrote some Python code that facilitates dynamic class extension at
runtime for external and internal method invocations. As part of that, it
modifies the __bases__ attribute on classes. Under CPython, this works
fine. Jython, though, explicitly does not allow __bases__ to be modified.
Just for kicks, I modifed the PyClass.java file to go ahead and allow the
modification, and it seems to be happy enough. But I assume there was a
reason for not allowing the assignment, and am wondering if there's some
particularly nasty Jython scenario lurking out there waiting for me to
tickle it? Any insight would be appreciated.

Thanks,
Neil

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