> BUT in JavaScript the '.' operator means "get" -- in Jess, the
> 'get' operator means '.'
Yes, 'get' in Jess does the right thing, but I would also like to be able to
use '.'
> But Jess and JavaScript are two VERY different tools, each with
> their own niche. If "management" is gonna choose one over the
> other for syntax, then "management" will have larger problems
> than just "double check[ing] the parentheses."
Actually, Jess and JavaScript are quite similar with the exception that Jess
is better at maintaining and reacting to 'state.' Both are late bound
languages, both can be deployed in a browser and can access the same object
model, both can react to external events, etc...
> If syntax is your problem, then use Emacs or something -- or
> write your ES in JavaScript.
I am in the process of trying to influence a critical project that is
currently slated to use JavaScript as the main integration strategy for
loosely coupled components. The system must be VERY context sensitive and
it is my opinion that a language like Jess/CLIPS is a more appropriate
choice than JavaScript.
I concede that syntax is a minor issue but if it is easy (?) to allow an
alternate syntax, it would give those using it a familiar coding style and a
warm and fuzzy feeling.
BTW, the editor of choice is likely to be FrontPage 98*, HotDog*, or even
Notepad* ;-)
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