| python Programming Glossary: reasonsWhat is a metaclass in Python? http://stackoverflow.com/questions/100003/what-is-a-metaclass-in-python  since it's obviously more complicated There are several reasons to do so The intention is clear. When you read UpperAttrMetaclass.. 
 Python hashable dicts http://stackoverflow.com/questions/1151658/python-hashable-dicts  them after embedding in another dictionary for obvious reasons. class hashabledict dict def __hash__ self return hash tuple.. 
 Python subprocess readlines() hangs http://stackoverflow.com/questions/12419198/python-subprocess-readlines-hangs   share improve this question   I assume you use pty due to reasons outlined in Q Why not just use a pipe popen all other answers.. 
 Should Python import statements always be at the top of a module? http://stackoverflow.com/questions/128478/should-python-import-statements-always-be-at-the-top-of-a-module  to see where best to improve performance right The best reasons I've seen to perform lazy imports are Optional library support... 
 Showing the stack trace from a running Python application http://stackoverflow.com/questions/132058/showing-the-stack-trace-from-a-running-python-application  but gets stuck sometimes for unknown and irreproducable reasons. Its a bit hacky and only works on unix requires signals import.. 
 “Large data” work flows using pandas http://stackoverflow.com/questions/14262433/large-data-work-flows-using-pandas  SAS is horrible as a piece of software for numerous other reasons. One day I hope to replace my use of SAS with python and pandas.. 
 Is `import module` better coding style than `from module import function`? http://stackoverflow.com/questions/1744258/is-import-module-better-coding-style-than-from-module-import-function  two issues but what about the third I am interested in all reasons why IM FPIM may be better than FMIF but in particular I'd be.. 
 convert integer to a string in a given numeric base in python http://stackoverflow.com/questions/2267362/convert-integer-to-a-string-in-a-given-numeric-base-in-python  the functions bin oct hex but I cannot use them for a few reasons Those functions are not available on older versions of python.. 
 Why use pip over easy_install? http://stackoverflow.com/questions/3220404/why-use-pip-over-easy-install  Care is taken to present useful output on the console. The reasons for actions are kept track of. For instance if a package is.. 
 How are Python's Built In Dictionaries Implemented http://stackoverflow.com/questions/327311/how-are-pythons-built-in-dictionaries-implemented  the first available one that's linear probing . But for reasons explained beautifully in the comments see dictobject.c 33 126.. 
 Which game scripting language is better to use: Lua or Python? [closed] http://stackoverflow.com/questions/356160/which-game-scripting-language-is-better-to-use-lua-or-python  the syntax cluttered and heavyweight. I think the other reasons for using Lua outweigh this disadvantage but I would love to.. 
 Python variable scope question http://stackoverflow.com/questions/370357/python-variable-scope-question  printed correctly. This has me completely baffled for two reasons 1 Why is there an runtime error thrown at line A because of.. 
 What does `if __name__ == “__main__”:` do? http://stackoverflow.com/questions/419163/what-does-if-name-main-do  so it will execute the block shown there. One of the reasons for doing this is that sometimes you write a module a .py file.. 
 Python import MySQLdb error - Mac 10.6 http://stackoverflow.com/questions/4730787/python-import-mysqldb-error-mac-10-6  about it here on SO and elsewhere. There are a number reasons for that. My advice is to go with a complete solution from one.. 
 Old style and new style classes in Python http://stackoverflow.com/questions/54867/old-style-and-new-style-classes-in-python  which enable computed properties. For compatibility reasons classes are still old style by default . New style classes are.. 
 Comprehensive beginner's virtualenv tutorial? [on hold] http://stackoverflow.com/questions/5844869/comprehensive-beginners-virtualenv-tutorial  I should do to be able to start using virtualenv specific reasons why using virtualenv is a good idea situations where I can can't.. 
 Replacements for switch statement in python? http://stackoverflow.com/questions/60208/replacements-for-switch-statement-in-python 
 Django Passing Custom Form Parameters to Formset http://stackoverflow.com/questions/622982/django-passing-custom-form-parameters-to-formset  EDIT The above doesn't actually work for somewhat obscure reasons explained below . The following workaround does work ServiceFormSet.. 
 Does Django scale? http://stackoverflow.com/questions/886221/does-django-scale  scale  I'm building a web application with Django. The reasons I chose Django were I wanted to work with free open source tools... 
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