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Software Deprecation Debates

Discussions focus on the deprecation of APIs, features, libraries, and methods in various software projects, distinguishing it from removal, debating timelines, notices, and implications for developers and users.

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c.f DeprecationWarning CLI OpenSearch IE11 CI AMO EOL file.py numpy.org deprecated warning removed versions apis removing removal extension obsolete np

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partiallypro • Jul 25, 2017 • View on HN

They aren't removing it, they are deprecating it.

pestatije • Sep 7, 2022 • View on HN

Yeah, they are saying it like it has been deprecated or something.

throwaway8941 • Sep 26, 2020 • View on HN

Don't you worry, it'll all be deprecated and removed in a release or two.

sigmonsays • May 7, 2021 • View on HN

Do they have a deprecation notice up already?

leeoniya • Oct 11, 2012 • View on HN

i could be wrong, but deprecation != removal (which is what this sounds like)

templain • Feb 24, 2020 • View on HN

It's being deprecated everywhere to be honest.

bin_bash • May 18, 2022 • View on HN

I would bet they're deprecating it because they plan to make incompatible changes on the API side

jpswade • Jul 24, 2017 • View on HN

They know this. It has been deprecated, not removed. That sounds like it's likely to remain for now.

Bino • Sep 30, 2016 • View on HN

finally they start to deprecate stuff...

philfreo • Dec 7, 2012 • View on HN

Can you elaborate on what you mean by it was deprecated a while back?