RE: [matplotlib-devel] overridding builtin variables in pylab

[Perry G. <pe...@st...>]

Fernando Perez wrote:

> While pylab's mission is indeed is matlab compatibility, you 
> already point out 
> that this is not an 'at all costs' objective.  This is one case 
> where I really 
> think that breaking compatibility with the base python language 
> is a too high 
> price to pay.  I'm having a hard time justifying my position in a clear 
> manner, but I have a strong 'gut feeling' about it.  I'll try to 
> provide some 
> rational points, though:
> 
[...]

My 2 cents is that I think Fernando is right on this issue. I'd rather
go with a solution that causes temporary pain for matlab users rather
than one that causes lingering, long-term irritations.

Perry