Re: Definable operators

This is an interesting thread, especially from the perspective of
someone who is academically trained in compiler construction and
hardware, but programs as a hobby. I think that we often look at
things from an academic rather than usability standpoint, and fall
into the "forest/trees" paradigm. What does a string + int mean? To
many folks, it would represent converting the int to a string followed
by concatenation. I found the same logic while working with
programmers at a large defense contractor. When presented with the
academically "obvious" features of Ada, the professional programmers
often scratched their heads, asking "how did they come up with THIS
syntax?"


Perspective is important. Reading code, like reading a book, is
subject to interpretation based upon your frame of reference.
Unfortunately, code should NOT be open to interpretation. I argue for
common sense implementations/syntax over what is academically correct.


My 2 cents worth.


Chuck Riechers
RivetChuck@aol.com
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