Comprehensive analysis of missing Python features in Skulpt #8
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This PR provides a comprehensive analysis of missing Python features in the Skulpt JavaScript implementation, addressing the need to identify all missing "core" Python language features as requested in the issue.
Key Deliverables
1. Complete Feature Analysis (
MISSING_FEATURES.md)A detailed 10,000+ word analysis document covering:
2. Validation Test Script (
missing_features_test.py)An executable test script that validates the analysis findings by testing:
Major Discoveries
Undocumented Working Features 🎉
Testing revealed several features that work despite not being documented:
f"Hello {name}!"works in Python 3 mode{1, 2, 3}syntax is supported{k: v for k, v in items}worksImport System Issues 🔧
Found that 20+ standard library modules have JavaScript implementations but fail to import:
functools.js,itertools.js,collections.js,operator.jsexist butimportfailsConfirmed Missing Features ❌
x: int = 5)a, *b, c = sequence)bytearray,memoryview,vars,locals)__slots__, full descriptor protocol)Impact and Recommendations
This analysis shows Skulpt is more capable than its documentation suggests, with a 98.2% test pass rate indicating solid core functionality. The priority should be:
The comprehensive analysis provides a roadmap for contributors at all levels, from implementing simple NotImplementedError stubs to tackling complex language features.
Fixes #7.
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