Hello, I would like to add a property `P.coef_natural` to polynomials. Would you accept it?
Reason: Most people who had ground courses on polynomials expect `P.coef` to return the natural coefficients. They face a huge confusion because this is not the case and because the `coef` attribute is not linked to a documentation. Moreover, the documentation of the class does not explain the situation clearly either. Solution: I propose to add a property `P.coef_natural` to polynomials, with the suitable documentation. In this situation, basic users will have an easier path to understanding. Proposed implementation: https://github.com/numpy/numpy/pull/27232/files Further possible options: - Add a property `P.coef_internal` that would copy `P.coef` and provide documentation. - Hide `P.coef` into `P._coef` and leave only `P.coef_natural` and `P.coef_internal` visible. (1) Can you comment and tell if you accept this? (2) Any opinion about whether the options should be implemented? The main idea is that we should not require basic users to be specialists of the subtleties of the module. Olivier _______________________________________________ NumPy-Discussion mailing list -- numpy-discussion@python.org To unsubscribe send an email to numpy-discussion-le...@python.org https://mail.python.org/mailman3/lists/numpy-discussion.python.org/ Member address: arch...@mail-archive.com
