Re: unfolded expressions

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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

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