> I guess the real question is whether ==> my $x is really assigning a > list or binding an iterator to a Lazy slot somewhere. It feels like > the latter is more useful. Which means that ==> @x can return as soon > as it binds the iterator to @x.specs. It doesn't have to wait for all > the values to be produced, which an assignment implies (kinda sorta).
Iterators/streams would also help lazy pipelines play well with GC. Using an array seems to require shifts to reclaim memory, an iterator would do the right thing by default. Brad -- Intelligence is nothing more than discussing things with others. Limitless wisdom comes of this. -- Hagakure
