OpenEuphoria

Re: 2 Pass Binder

• Posted by bytebrain <bytebrain at MINDSPRING.COM> Aug 18, 1999
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Robert Craig wrote:

>Craig writes:
> Does a 2 pass binding process offer the possibility of
> forward referencing without routine_id()=3F
> On second thought, that would cause some divisiveness
> between code intended for registered/nonregistered
> use, wouldn't it=3F
>
>The goal here is to make all programs bindable,
>and to optimize things a bit.
>If I wanted to allow forward referencing I
>could do it very easily in the interpreter.

Ah, I see. Toldja I didn't know squat about
interpreters; this proves it :).

>I happen to believe that the lack of (easy)
>forward referencing is ultimately good for your sanity
>and the sanity of the person trying to understand
>your code.

Agreed, completely.  My question wasn't a veiled request
for forward referencing; just curiosity, which has now been
satisfied.

Thanks,
Craig
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