[Numpy-discussion] fixing diag() for matrices

[Robert Kern]

Sven Schreiber wrote:
> The third solution is probably the way of least resistance. However,
> afaik this would be the first time that numpy needs different functions
> to perform essentially the same operation. Since Robert already cited
> the obligatory zen phrase, what about this special casing?

It isn't. Look at numpy/matlib.py

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Robert Kern

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