Have to add that we work exclusively in strongly-typed languages. Kinda want to see how it plays out, but I can’t help but argue with him, so I think I’ll just go.
Have to add that we work exclusively in strongly-typed languages. Kinda want to see how it plays out, but I can’t help but argue with him, so I think I’ll just go.
Python 3.x will never have static typing because that would break backwards compatibility.
However, typing hints have been Integrated into Python for a while, and you are heavily recommended to use them, so your IDE can enforce typing.
Also have the option of selectively/strictly enforcing in CI, to get an experience & protections similar to “compile-time type checking”
Considering there is typing in the code why is there no switch to enable type checking at runtime? PHP does this with a per file
declare(strict_types)- why would python be unable to have either a global or per file flag to enable checks?Typing when you need it gives you more freedom over a toggle. You can choose to type some parts of the code while leaving other parts untyped.
For example, if I’m writing a quick and simple Python script I may forgo typing, but when iterating on it I’d go back and add the types I need.