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It just permits a larger set of glyphs (Unicode) for identifiers and operators than some other languages, which only permit ASCII. It makes it easier to read th
by leephillips 6y ago
It just permits a larger set of glyphs (Unicode) for identifiers and operators than some other languages, which only permit ASCII. It makes it easier to read the code for everyone and it is a great design decision.
- st1x7 6y agoIt's not "just" permitting more characters, it overlays one set of syntax (Julia) with another (mathematical notation). And mathematical notation has no unified standard. > It makes it easier to read the code for everyone It doesn't make it easier for some people including myself so I can certainly say it doesn't make it easier for everyone.
- leephillips 6y agoI don’t understand what you mean. Allowing a larger set of glyphs does not change the syntax.