1. Re: unfolded expressions
Ralf Nieuwenhuijsen wrote:
>However, its seems, such expressions are more of a problem:
>
> x + 1 = 34
>
>First of all, one must agree when used like above, for example, it can be
>more readable.
?!? "More readable" than what? Are you saying that "x = 33" isn't readable
enough?!
>Actually, I feel sorry, that a new idea such as this, is approached upon
>implementation issues rather the theory and use behind it. [...]
Well then, please explain the "theory and use" behind this idea -- I'd love
to hear it.
>[...] I never specified
>on the exact rules, and it really shouldn't matter, [...]
!! I would think the exact rules would matter *very* much to an idea like
this...
>[...] the choice of wether or
>not allowing confusing code is one totally apart from the decision and
>discussion of such a language extension.
?!?!! If I am understanding you correctly, this is what you are saying here:
"When debating the pros and cons of an extension to a programming language,
one should completely ignore any confusion or ambiguity it may create."
Please correct me if I have misunderstood you somehow.
Be seeing you,
Gabriel Boehme
