[Numpy-discussion] Behavior of array scalars

[Travis Oliphant]

Christopher Barker wrote:

> Travis Oliphant wrote:
>
>>  They just don't *stay* 0-d arrays and are converted to array scalars 
>> at almost every opportunity....
>
>
> I'm still confused as to what the difference is. This (recent) 
> convesation started with my desire for a mutable scalar. CAn array 
> scalars fill this role?

No.  array scalars are immutable (well except for the void array scalar...)

>
> What I mean by that role is some way to do:
>
> x += 5 # (and friends)


This now works in SVN.  In-place operations on 0-d arrays don't change 
on you.

-Travis