Paul Rubin wrote: > Pascal Costanza <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: > >>You can start with loop by using only the simple and straightforward >>constructs, and slowly move towards the more complicated cases when >>necessary. The nice thing about loop is that with some practice, you >>can write code that more or less reads like English. > > > Yeah, but I'd also get English-like imprecision. Anyway, If I wanted > to write code that reads like English, I'd write in Cobol.
That was my stance until.... <g> There /is/ a second Lispy syntax for LOOP, btw. But the goofier syntax is also where lies part of the "win", so learn that. ken -- Algebra: http://www.tilton-technology.com/LispNycAlgebra1.htm "Well, I've wrestled with reality for thirty-five years, Doctor, and I'm happy to state I finally won out over it." -- Elwood P. Dowd "I'll say I'm losing my grip, and it feels terrific." -- Smiling husband to scowling wife, New Yorker cartoon -- http://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/python-list