Re: [PyOpenGL-Users] Code readability

[Mike C. F. <mcf...@vr...>]

On 11-05-21 11:47 AM, SAn wrote:
> Hi! I am trying to understand pyopengl VBO implementation, well, the
> whole OpenGL.array package.
>
> Is there a reason why the code is written so "anti-pep8/python zen"
> way? Like that there isn't a new line between class methods, etc.
> Maybe because of consistence with the automatic generator?
Mostly because it is written by one crusty old pythonista who pre-dates
PEP-8 (heck, PEPs entirely) by a significant period, and who looks at
PEP-8 conformance as something those young whippersnappers do ;) :D . 
Be happy I finally gave in and started using spaces instead of tabs :)
.  It took a plea directly from Pete Shinners (or maybe it was René?
been a while) to get that to happen, and I felt dirty for months after.

I'm fine with accepting a pep-8 patch, but keep in mind that APIs should
not change, and I'm really not all that worried about keeping the
code-base PEP-8-ified moving forward... that is, I can't guarantee I
won't edit the files at some point and make them match my personal
preference again :) .  If I start seeing people contributing code
frequently I might revisit that opinion, but if it's still basically
just me, I'll likely just do as comes naturally.

Have fun,
Mike

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