[Python-checkins] python/nondist/peps pep-0290.txt,1.14,1.15

Mon Aug 16 05:14:55 CEST 2004

Update of /cvsroot/python/python/nondist/peps
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Modified Files:
	pep-0290.txt 
Log Message:
Add migration advice about the atexit module.
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+ The ``atexit`` Module
+ '''''''''''''''''''''
+ 
+ The atexit module supports multiple functions to be executed upon
+ program termination. Also, it supports parameterized functions.
+ Unfortunately, its implementation conflicts with the sys.exitfunc
+ attribute which only supports a single exit function. Code relying
+ on sys.exitfunc may interfere with other modules (including library
+ modules) that elect to use the newer and more versatile atexit module.
+ 
+ Pattern::
+ 
+ sys.exitfunc = myfunc --> atexit.register(myfunc)
+ 
+ 
 Python 1.5 or Later
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