https://github.com/python/cpython/commit/25ae1af55e972a84506d000c03bb35e2033c0156 commit: 25ae1af55e972a84506d000c03bb35e2033c0156 branch: 3.14 author: Miss Islington (bot) <[email protected]> committer: hugovk <[email protected]> date: 2025-08-06T14:58:52+03:00 summary:
[3.14] Docs: add dunder and walrus to the glossary (GH-137430) (#137434) Co-authored-by: Ned Batchelder <[email protected]> files: M Doc/glossary.rst diff --git a/Doc/glossary.rst b/Doc/glossary.rst index b7bd547d38fd1e..841c77b662f7ab 100644 --- a/Doc/glossary.rst +++ b/Doc/glossary.rst @@ -435,6 +435,11 @@ Glossary with :term:`abstract base classes <abstract base class>`.) Instead, it typically employs :func:`hasattr` tests or :term:`EAFP` programming. + dunder + An informal short-hand for "double underscore", used when talking about a + :term:`special method`. For example, ``__init__`` is often pronounced + "dunder init". + EAFP Easier to ask for forgiveness than permission. This common Python coding style assumes the existence of valid keys or attributes and catches @@ -1472,6 +1477,11 @@ Glossary A computer defined entirely in software. Python's virtual machine executes the :term:`bytecode` emitted by the bytecode compiler. + walrus operator + A light-hearted way to refer to the :ref:`assignment expression + <assignment-expressions>` operator ``:=`` because it looks a bit like a + walrus if you turn your head. + Zen of Python Listing of Python design principles and philosophies that are helpful in understanding and using the language. The listing can be found by typing _______________________________________________ Python-checkins mailing list -- [email protected] To unsubscribe send an email to [email protected] https://mail.python.org/mailman3//lists/python-checkins.python.org Member address: [email protected]
