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This does feel then like a matter of taste. While Pascal's predecessor language Algol did allow syntax like that, adding it back to Pascal-like languages would
by shadowofneptune 4y ago
This does feel then like a matter of taste. While Pascal's predecessor language Algol did allow syntax like that, adding it back to Pascal-like languages would make it into a different kind of language.
- ZoomZoomZoom 4y agoWhat makes the language what it is is rather a philosophical question. I don't think I agree with you on this specific point. I'm not against evolution, especially when you have others to test the feature extensively for years. But I'm not a language designer and my opinion on the matter holds no weight.
- neutrono 4y agoAda 2012 has expression functions declare function f (i: Integer) returns Integer is ( i * 2 ); x : Integer; begin x := f(21); end;