Philip wrote:
> I *want* to write =: but I often end up writing =.
Are you using the J IDE? If so, a solution to your problem may be syntax
highlighting.
Go to Edit>Configure>Color , press the Add button, and select "global
assignment". Then, from the "Item" list, select "global assignment" again, and
press the Color button. Select some appropriately garish color, like bright
orange.
Repeat the procedure for "local assignment". Perhaps pick a subdued color for
that, or a contrasting garish color, like hot pink.
Now, paste this into a script file:
some_verb =: verb define
global =: 'may the gods forever'
local =. 'protect us from typos'
)
If you're not using the J IDE, you can emulate this behavior in most modern
text editors.
I recommend that you avoid the " =: cover function" method; it introduces
subtle complexities, which are not worth analyzing just to compensate for typos.
-Dan
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