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“I'm basically giving myself a permanent vacation from being BDFL”

(mail.python.org)
2024 points randlet | 1 comments | 12 Jul 18 15:22 UTC | HN request time: 0.205s | source
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kamyarg ◴[12 Jul 18 16:01 UTC] No.17515865[source]▶
It is sad but needs to happen with every BDFL, I really like the tone of the email and I am sure the python core devs would figure out something. :)

Finally, Guido if you are reading this, thanks for everything you have done for the language and especially the community behind it. I partly owe loving what I do to you. Hope taking this break would help you be happier.

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1. rectangletangle ◴[12 Jul 18 23:31 UTC] No.17519468[source]▶
I'm also really sad to see him go. I sincerely hope Guido enjoys his well earned time off. I'm extremely grateful for the amazing community he has fostered around his excellent language.

Though as an avid Python user (~10 years), this does fill me with concern. Not only for Guido's health, but for the health of the language. Guido leaves awfully big shoes to fill, and I'm hoping the community is up for the challenge.