On 10/29/2012 07:50 AM, Rustom Mody wrote: > There was a recent discussion on the python list regarding maximum line > length. > It occured to me that beautiful haskell programs tend to be plump (ie > have long lines) compared to other languages whose programs are 'skinnier'. > My thoughts on this are at > http://blog.languager.org/2012/10/layout-imperative-in-functional.html. > > Are there more striking examples than the lexer from the standard prelude? > [Or any other thoughts/opinions :-) ]
In any language, a line longer than 80 characters usually (but not always) suggests that you might want to stop and rethink your design. In many cases a refactoring or two will greatly simplify the code and reduce your line length as a result. I think the lexer is an example of refactoring-needed rather than long-lines-needed. _______________________________________________ Haskell-Cafe mailing list Haskell-Cafe@haskell.org http://www.haskell.org/mailman/listinfo/haskell-cafe