[IPython-user] [IPython-dev] Development plans update

[Ville M. Vainio]

On Feb 5, 2008 1:46 PM, Francesc Altet <faltet@carabos.com> wrote:

> > %autoasync
> >
> > a = Foo()
> >
> > This blocks for a few seconds, then sees that it's a "long-lasting
> > command" and gives the prompt again (entering asynchronous mode until
> > the queue is empty again)
>
> Ouch.  That can be powerful for advanced users, but a pretty scaring for
> others (me included), I'm afraid.

Yeah, that's why it would need to be enabled separately. Fully
synchronous operation should be default for "normal" users.

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