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What I don't understand is why all these weak-typed languages don't optionally allow one to strong type a variable.
by varelse 15y ago
What I don't understand is why all these weak-typed languages don't optionally allow one to strong type a variable.
- maratd 15y agoThat's like saying why doesn't someone create a combination hammer and screwdriver. A proper tool for every job.
- varelse 15y agoAnd as much as I love python and javascript, I'd really like to use a screwdriver now and then rather than leave hammer marks everywhere, especially if they are being used for something beyond formatting HTML. This hamdriver you speak of: tell me more.
- justincormack 15y agoWeak typing does not require bonkers coercion of types.