and before i forget, currying would be nice too
Cheers,
Ralf

Ralf Bokelberg wrote:
> Hi Nicolas,
> 
> here are some thoughts, in no particular order.
> 
> I'm not sure about the difference between member variables and 
> parameters, which have to be fully typed and local variables, which can 
> be derived. Normally i'm either in one or the other mode (of mind), 
> depending on the language i'm using. Mixing modes seems strange to me.
> 
> I like the idea of beeing able to extend the language itself, like it is 
> possible in Lisp. I know it's a broad term, and i don't have a concrete 
> use case at hand, simply like the idea to extend the language without 
> having to write a compiler.
> 
> Closures, like in JavaScript or AS - an absolute must, i like them 
> better than anonymous classes.
> 
> The enumerators are nice. Similar to c#, if i remember correctly.
> 
> Have you seen the articles about Linq? Beeing able to search through 
> arrays, XML and sql databases in the same way looks great.
> 
> Cheers,
> Ralf.
> 
> Nicolas Cannasse wrote:
> 
> 
>>Hi folks,
>>
>>The new still-unamed language specifications have been updated at
>>http://ncannasse.free.fr/files/flexible.html . It now includes enumerators,
>>Dynamic type parameters and a beginning of grammar rules.
>>
>>I would like to get comments about the design of the language : what are the
>>features you've been dreaming about ? How should look for you the language
>>you'll be happy to write in everyday at work ?
>>
>>It's an open discussion, so bring  your ideas in . I have my own ones, but I
>>think opening the design to everybody will result in a better result in the
>>end.
>>
>>Have fun !
>>
>>Nicolas
>>
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