Is there any reason why this syntax wouldn't be possible?
def myclass.method(self):
pass
Instead, python currently uses assignment, such as:
def f(self):
pass
myclass.method = f
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Aside from the fact that the grammar doesn't define it? Are you looking for a reason why Python doesn't support it?chepner– chepner2019-01-30 23:38:29 +00:00Commented Jan 30, 2019 at 23:38
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Near duplicate: stackoverflow.com/q/39871227/1126841, which confirms that this is invalid syntax without providing a rationale.chepner– chepner2019-01-30 23:40:37 +00:00Commented Jan 30, 2019 at 23:40
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1Here's a thread from the python-ideas mailing list discussing the idea.chepner– chepner2019-01-30 23:43:59 +00:00Commented Jan 30, 2019 at 23:43
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This doesn't provide anywhere near enough benefit to justify its addition.user2357112– user23571122019-01-30 23:45:44 +00:00Commented Jan 30, 2019 at 23:45
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(Plenty of syntax is possible. That doesn't mean it's worthwhile.)user2357112– user23571122019-01-30 23:46:26 +00:00Commented Jan 30, 2019 at 23:46
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