harald.rotter:
>
> Hi,
>
> I read about the usage of "fix" to define recursive functions. Although I
> think that I understood how to use "fix", I still wonder what the
> advantages of "fix" are (as compared to the "conventional" approach to
> define recursive functions).
>
> Any hints are appreciated.
>
There's no obvious advantage that I know of, other than being cute.
An example from xmonad:
allocaXEvent $ \p -> fix $ \again -> do
more <- checkMaskEvent d enterWindowMask p
when more again
So actually, I suppose it is useful for small, anonymous recursive definitions.
-- Don
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