Yes, that's how Python works -- if you create an object (including a function or class) with the same name as a built-in<http://docs.python.org/2/library/functions.html>, you shadow the built-in (within that context). However, you will get a syntax error if you attempt to do the same with any of the Python keywords<http://docs.python.org/2/reference/lexical_analysis.html#keywords> .
Anthony On Thursday, August 8, 2013 7:18:55 AM UTC-4, Alex wrote: > > I have a type check > isinstance(myvar, list) > in a controller. This worked fine until I added a function to the > controller: > def list(): > ... > > the built-in list type is overridden and is now a function (controller > function). The isinstance check does not work anymore. Is this behavior on > purpose? I guess the best way to avoid such problems is to have no 'list' > controller function? > > Alex > > -- --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "web2py-users" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected]. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
