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[Bug 1327473] [NEW] Don't use mutables as default args

 

Public bug reported:


Passing mutable objects as default args is a known Python pitfall.
We'd better avoid this.

This is an  example show the pitfall:
http://docs.python-guide.org/en/latest/writing/gotchas/

** Affects: nova
     Importance: Undecided
         Status: New

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Title:
  Don't use mutables as default args

Status in OpenStack Compute (Nova):
  New

Bug description:
  
  Passing mutable objects as default args is a known Python pitfall.
  We'd better avoid this.

  This is an  example show the pitfall:
  http://docs.python-guide.org/en/latest/writing/gotchas/

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