On Wed, Mar 09, 2011 at 04:40:19PM -0800, Stefan O'Rear wrote: > This is a more general problem: the distinction between prefix ops > and functions is not well defined. For instance, 'defined 1 && 0' > is parsed as defined(1) && 0 by Rakudo, but as defined(1 && 0) by > STD and derivatives.
I think STD tends to supercede the spec. > Who has the authority to make changes to the spec like this, that > would invalidate existing programs for the sake of a perceived > improvement? I would change this, and a few other things, but feel > I lack this authority. I wonder what the correct process is. I believe the process is "Forgiveness is better than permission." In other words, change the spec, and if anyone carps we discuss it then. Pm
