Luke Palmer skribis 2006-08-24 23:57 (-0600): > Let's say our arrays are simple, for argument's sake: With a constant > array, you can: > * get its length > * get the value of an element at an index > With an array, you can: > * get its length > * get the value of an element at an index > * set the value of an element at an index
You define in terms of functionality, but don't provide an explanation for the chosen point of view. One could say that constant arrays protect against modifications, which normal arrays don't. Hence, constant arrays do *more*. Juerd -- http://convolution.nl/maak_juerd_blij.html http://convolution.nl/make_juerd_happy.html http://convolution.nl/gajigu_juerd_n.html