>From the discussions that I can recall, I thought it was to permit more complex type combinations, adding intersection types using "&". (which is why I like the change).
Peter On Feb 13, 2008 11:48 PM, Brendan Eich <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > On Feb 13, 2008, at 3:46 PM, Peter Hall wrote: > > >> - Union types are spelled (x|y|z) now, not (x,y,z). > >> Popularity contest, the pipe character won. > >> > > > > Didn't notice that change! (and I like it :)) > > Popularity, but deeper reasons include (a) more future-proof; (b) > precedent from other PLs. > > /be > > > _______________________________________________ > Es4-discuss mailing list > [email protected] > https://mail.mozilla.org/listinfo/es4-discuss > _______________________________________________ Es4-discuss mailing list [email protected] https://mail.mozilla.org/listinfo/es4-discuss
