Re: [Pydispatcher-devel] Modifying list while iterating

[Patrick K. O'B. <po...@or...>]

Toby Dickenson wrote:
> I am seeing a problem with version 1.0.2 if a receiver calls 
> dispatcher.disconnect inside a signal handler. This occurs because 
> dispatcher.disconnect removes elements from the receivers list while 
> getAllReceivers is still iterating over that this.

Ouch.  :-(

> Attached is demonstration of the bug, and patch.

Great, thanks.

> I havent tested later versions, but I cant see any relevant changes in CVS. Is 
> the mailing list ok for this or should I add it to the sourceforge tracker 
> too?
> 
> (Im not subscribed to the list, please CC me direct in replies. Thanks)

The mailing list is fine.  I'm out of town on a project at the moment,
but once I have some free time I'll look into this, unless Mike beats me
to the punch.

Thanks again for bringing this to our attention.  :-)

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