From: Ralph Mason <ralph.mason@...>
Date: 2002-01-15T16:47:25+09:00
Subject: Re: benefits of callbacks

A callback gives the power of a virtual or late binding function to a non OO
language.

Will that do?

Ralph

----- Original Message -----
From: "Jack Dempsey" <dempsejn@georgetown.edu>
To: "ruby-talk ML" <ruby-talk@ruby-lang.org>
Sent: Tuesday, January 15, 2002 8:10 PM
Subject: benefits of callbacks


> A co-worker asked today what they were and why they are so useful, and to
be
> honest, I struggled in giving a good example. Anyone have a sec to spare?
>
> Thanks!
> Jack
>
>