Re: RFC 109 (v1) Less line noise - let's get rid of @%

[Dan Sugalski]

At 05:22 PM 8/15/00 -0400, Karl Glazebrook wrote:
>My point is that I find the use of $x and @x visually confusing, and now
>arrays are often objects anyway really confusing.
>
>Also lots of $$x{'hmm'] and \@x[...] are no good.
>
>This human wants less clutter!

Less clutter is good. (I think that every time I look at my desk... :) 
Clutter's not the same as extra contextual clues, though.

You can, if you like, think of it like a desk. Increasing the number of 
contextual clues is the same as adding desk widgets--in-baskets, file 
drawers, folders, post-it notes, and whatnot. When used properly, they make 
life easier since each has a particular function and you *know* what things 
are in them with a minimum amount of thought. Reducing contextual clues is 
the same as tossing the desk organizer and stacking things into piles.

While its very true that a desk with neat piles is better than one with 
overused and cluttered desk widgets, a desk with neat desk widgets is 
better still.

                                        Dan

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