The key option to the fast_* functions is intended to be executed when the input cannot be converted. key is usually something that is executed before the algorithm, not after, so this name has always been a bother. I think on_fail is more descriptive of when the function is executed.
key will remain valid but deprecated/discouraged. If both key and on_fail are given, an error will be raised.
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keyoption to thefast_*functions is intended to be executed when the input cannot be converted.keyis usually something that is executed before the algorithm, not after, so this name has always been a bother. I thinkon_failis more descriptive of when the function is executed.keywill remain valid but deprecated/discouraged. If bothkeyandon_failare given, an error will be raised.