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		njharman on Feb 11, 2009 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Rails versus Django > Python doesn't allow monkey-patching; Do I misundetstand what monkey-patching means? Because other than a few types such as int & str and cmodules(I believe) I can patch my monkey with python all I want.

hbien on Feb 11, 2009 | [–]

Maybe he meant the community frowns on monkey-patching.

rbanffy on Feb 11, 2009 | | [–]

I am quite sure Python allows monkey patching. It looks ugly because, perhaps, it's better that way.

herval on Feb 11, 2009 | [–]

I think he is refering to open classes...?

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