From: ishamid <ishamid@...>
Date: 2006-11-28T06:20:06+09:00
Subject: Re: simple loops and recursion

Thank you very much, Edwin, for your comments.

1. The recursive factorial was easy to follow; the iterative example
less so (still have a lot to learn). I will study both examples
carefully and I really appreciate the lesson!

2. (Keep in my mind my only previous experience programming is in TeX,
and not at a low level). For your second point, what makes code
"Rubyish". What benchmarks are there?

3. I will study your solution carefully. About books, etc.: My plan was
to get through Chris Pine (Learn to Program), then go through Mark
Slagell (Ruby in 21 Days), then plow through the PickAxe. Any
suggestions in this regard?

Thanks again for your help.

Idris