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The only case where I have found a brace-type syntax to be superior is when you do quick REPL stuff. With Ruby I frequently do things long, compact reams of sta
by lobster_johnson 12y ago
The only case where I have found a brace-type syntax to be superior is when you do quick REPL stuff. With Ruby I frequently do things long, compact reams of statements combining blocks via map, inject, each, etc. that are all written on a single line, and plays nice with Readline history.
- laumars 12y agoMy point is that there isn't a "superior" syntax. It's just personal preference.
- lobster_johnson 12y agoAnd my point is that there are pros and cons.
- laumars 12y agoOf course there. I even said this in my first post. But at the end of the day you can draw up a list of a pros and cons about anything that essentially just boils down to personal preference. What I take issue with is when people start using those pros and cons as an argument for superiority when what they really mean is "I personally prefer..."