From: cbare <christopherbare@...>
Date: 2008-05-24T02:04:58+09:00
Subject: Re: Why does returning from a block cause a LocalJumpError

Thanks again! Yes, your counter code looks very familiar from working
with Scheme, and I'm in the camp that believes that SICP (Structure
and Interpretation of Computer Programs) is a masterpiece of western
literature.

I find interesting the current crop of languages that mix OO and
functional concepts (including Ruby, Python, Scala, and even humble
Javascript). A perfect synthesis has yet to be found, I think, but the
ease with which code blocks can be thrown around in Ruby is one of its
nicest features.

Thanks,

-chris