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		nine_k on Feb 15, 2021 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Python strings are immutable, but only sometimes This does play a role if for some reason you use object IDs, e.g. when deserializing data with cross-links. Keeping a real second reference becomes important.

wizzwizz4 on Feb 15, 2021 | [–]

You should never use object IDs that way; that's what weak references / dictionaries are for. (See pickle for details.)

heavenlyblue on Feb 15, 2021 | [–]

Python docs explicitly say that object IDs are only unique for objects with overlapping lifetimes.

Congrats, by trying to be smart you just shot yourself in the foot.

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