https://github.com/pandas-dev/pandas/blob/f78b1cc46268e8cee8f5ccdacc41e667a6b92ef7/pandas/core/generic.py#L1371
This method conflicts with python's native bool. Wondering if it would be okay to rename this to to_bool.
I can get the needed changes done, but wanted to make sure it's okay before sending out a PR.
Comment From: jorisvandenbossche
This method conflicts with python's native bool.
How does it conflict? It's a method, so I don't directly see a way that it can conflict with the built-in bool function?
I never use this method, so I don't have much of an opinion on the method itself, but also wondering whether it is worth a deprecation to rename this.
Comment From: skasturi
Given that bool is an keyword inbuilt method in Python and usually represents the native bool, overloading it might get confusing IMO. That's why.
Comment From: mproszewska
IMO to_bool would be more consistent with function naming in pandas
Comment From: brurosa
Is this refactor still relevant? If it is, I would like to take it!
Comment From: mroeschke
Given there is traction to deprecate this it is renaming is not relevant anymore so closing