The Diary of the Walrus Operator

Abstract

Everything old is new again. This time it's the highly debated Walrus operator and it's finally coming to Python 3.8! But "finally" is misleading; the := operator has been seen before! Let's dive into the origins of the := operator, its milestones in programming history, and its future in Python!

Talk Description

The Walrus operator is now a part of Python 3.8 and though heated debates are going on about it, I wanted to take a different approach to talking about it to fellow Pythonistas!

Following the form of a personal diary, I’ll share my research on the Walrus operator’s life story in programming history.

Most notable milestones, influential events, and insight on its use will be a diary entry and will leave the audience more informed about the cute Walrus operator!

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