[Numpy-tickets] [NumPy] #462: numpy.rec parser problem

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#462: numpy.rec parser problem
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 Reporter:  chanley      |        Owner:  somebody
     Type:  enhancement  |       Status:  new     
 Priority:  high         |    Milestone:          
Component:  numpy.core   |      Version:  devel   
 Severity:  critical     |   Resolution:          
 Keywords:               |  
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Changes (by oliphant):

  * type:  defect => enhancement

Comment:

 Hmm..  A field of zero length was not imagined in NumPy.  Do you really
 need a field of zero length.  What does that even mean?

 Zero-sized data-type descriptors are viewed as an error in NumPy in
 several places.  Adding this is going to take a bit of effort.

 Is it worth it?

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