The walrus operator := and assignment expressions, PEP 572, was opposed by majority of Python core developers, and led Guido van Rossum to step down from BDFL role.
LINKS:
PEP 572:
Zen of Python:
Vote against PEP 572:
OUTLINE:
0:00 – Walrus operator
1:26 – Use cases
3:33 – Criticisms
5:59 – Guido van Rossum
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