Hello Sebastian, Tuesday, May 10, 2005, 8:39:23 PM, you wrote:
SS> I think that runtime error >> messages given in terms of VALUES instead of compile-time error >> messages given in terms of TYPES are easier to understand for novice. >> also, strict regulations on datatypes are needed for professional >> program development, but will be just needless complication for >> learning concept of programming itself. even for mathematician Ruby >> will be a good choice >> SS> I disagree. SS> Types is a very important concept and I think that should be SS> emphasized in the first lecture. If one goes through types _and_ SS> values from the very beginning a strongly typed language will be of SS> the same aid to beginners as it is to experts. imvho, exposing types to non-professionals is like exposing light theory to a kid which just want to draw a picture. values are just enough to these peoples -- Best regards, Bulat mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] _______________________________________________ Haskell-Cafe mailing list [email protected] http://www.haskell.org/mailman/listinfo/haskell-cafe
