python Programming Glossary: mentality

http://stackoverflow.com/questions/1507041/how-do-i-get-fluent-in-python

ic . What is common is to use the classical c or Java mentality to solve problems. But Python is more than that. It has functional..

Checking whether a variable is an integer or not

http://stackoverflow.com/questions/3501382/checking-whether-a-variable-is-an-integer-or-not

of mandating that it be one. BUT The classical Python mentality though is that it's easier to ask forgiveness than permission.. results if it isn't try x 1 except TypeError ... This mentality is slowly being overtaken by the use of abstract base classes..

initialize a numpy array

http://stackoverflow.com/questions/4535374/initialize-a-numpy-array

shape and type without initializing entries. However the mentality in which we construct an array by appending elements to a list..

Why is it “Easier to ask forgiveness than permission” in python, but not in Java? [closed]

http://stackoverflow.com/questions/6092992/why-is-it-easier-to-ask-forgiveness-than-permission-in-python-but-not-in-java

above. My question is more general Why is the general mentality in the python community Ask forgiveness than permission but.. historical What are the pros and cons of the 2 different mentality etc. Update2 The Java mentality Is Catching a Null Pointer Exception.. cons of the 2 different mentality etc. Update2 The Java mentality Is Catching a Null Pointer Exception a Code Smell Link to relevant..