From: Martin Coxall Date: 2006-10-16T23:43:21+09:00 Subject: Re: What is the reason for this syntax? > My point is: diversity of language leads to diversity of culture and > diversity of thought. > Absolutely. Good programmers should ensure where possible that they are coding regularly in at least two languages, and should take the effort to learn many more. But remember, a language that doesn't allow you to think about programming in a new way isn't worth knowing... Martin