From: Charles Hixson <charleshixsn@...>
Date: 2004-10-09T05:45:28+09:00
Subject: Re: quality of error messages

But is that an argument against labeling end markers, or an argument in favor of allowing Ruby to optionally recognize them?  I agree that it's a true argument, I just consider it better than nothing.

Markus wrote:

>     The problem, as with all such systems, is that you are now looking
>at something the compiler does not.  That's the main reason why salient
>structure systems such as python's measurably reduce programmer errors:
>if you use them you are perforce seeing what the compiler sees, no more,
>no less.
>
>     Remember the old adage: "Don't get suckered in by comments; read
>the code"
>
>    -- Markus
>
>P.S. Again, for the record, I am NOT advocating salience for ruby.
>
>On Fri, 2004-10-08 at 12:13, Charles Hixson wrote:
>  
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