On 26 Feb 2006 at 9:04, Arthur wrote: > > >Really_ can any of those tools be used to program tacitly? > > >That is without the need to use variables (with the help of > > >"forks", "hooks" and the like)? > > > Expressed as someone in touch with esoteric knowledge. > > I am guessing it's a Logo thing. > > Are you willing to expand?
I just wanted to verify the claim that some Python modules really incorporate J semantics. > What is the importance of being able to program "tacitly"? You don't need to worry about variables or function parameters if you do. > More basic - what do you mean by programming tacitly? The concept is also called Function-level programming http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Function-level_programming http://www.jsoftware.com/books/help/jforc/tacit_programs.htm > Does the fact that I don't find your explanation adequate indicate some > problem in my knowledge base? My worldview? Who am I to judge what is a problem to you? Daniel ***************************** OpenWorld Learning http://www.openworldlearning.org _______________________________________________ Edu-sig mailing list [email protected] http://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/edu-sig
