underscode

Underscode -- A Python identifier-like encoding

License: GNU Library or Lesser General Public License (LGPL) (GNU Lesser General Public License (LGPL))

Tags: encoding, identifier, codec, Unicode

Classifiers

Development Status: 3 - Alpha
Environment: Console
Intended Audience: Developers
License: OSI Approved :: GNU Library or Lesser General Public License (LGPL)
Natural Language: English
Operating System: OS Independent
Programming Language: Python
Topic: Software Development :: Libraries :: Python Modules

Project Description

Underscode is an encoding which is capable of representing any Unicode string as a valid (and quite similar) Python identifier. The way Unicode strings are encoded minimises the chances of clashing with other existing names, while not obscuring the resulting string too much.

Some method decorators are provided which allow arbitrary objects to be accessed as normal instance attributes, with optional tab-completion support for interactive usage. The standard Python codec API is also supported.