From: Daniel Amelang <daniel.amelang@...>
Date: 2005-03-31T13:47:49+09:00
Subject: Re: New block syntax

> I prefer that the constructor (and the person reading the code from
> left to right) know what it's doing as soon as its leftmost token
> appears.

Very good point. I was trying to think of a counter-example, but
couldn't come up with anything very strong. Maybe the fact that you
don't know a Float until you hit a decimal point (1_823_544.3) could
be an example of an existing constructor that doesn't show it's true
nature until the eye scans left to right a short while. I admit,
that's pretty weak.

I think this 'ring of subtopics' has come round full circle. Good
discussion everyone. I think I've heard at least ten people's opinion
on my idea, all of which I really appreciate. Matz hasn't said
anything yet, though. Maybe he's still mad that I posted this on the
wrong list. ;)

A little OT, but I'm really pumped about RubyConf this year. I've been
waiting three years for a close-to-home one to come around. Thanks for
putting it together, David.

Dan