> It would create an exception of two rules: I don't think these are "rules", I think they're just "the way things are".
If I'm subclassing `dict`, and I see in the docs something to the effect of: > By default, `dict` subclasses will return `dict` objects for `|` operations. > To force the creation of a new instance of the subclass, users can override > the `copy` method. In that case, the return value from this method will be > used instead. Then my life suddenly becomes a lot better, because chances are I've already thought to override `copy`. And if I want the "legacy" behavior, it's as simple as not bothering with "copy" (or, if I need to, overriding the `__or__` trio)... but I'm sure this is the less common case. If we're quoting the Zen, then let's not elevate past design patterns to "rules". Besides, practicality beats purity. ;) _______________________________________________ Python-Dev mailing list -- [email protected] To unsubscribe send an email to [email protected] https://mail.python.org/mailman3/lists/python-dev.python.org/ Message archived at https://mail.python.org/archives/list/[email protected]/message/L5ODZ2TEEY2T53C5KB25WJPFGJAU7IIP/ Code of Conduct: http://python.org/psf/codeofconduct/