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last updated 2 years ago by effbot #
"I've never used the encoding, is it really useful for the tutorial?"
Since Python 2.5 treats non-ASCII characters as a fatal error if there's no coding directive, it's pretty much required reading for anyone who wants to write anything but english.
I agree with the rest of your comments, though.
You are right, it is important to note that encodings are an issue. Still, the Source Code Encoding section feel completely out of place here.
How about having only a short comment on encodings being an issue in this chapter, with a link to the full encoding explaination (which will reside elsewhere)?
This way most readers (who will use plain english) will be warned not to use other encodings, and those interested can go read more.
taleinat 2 years ago #