I've learned how to use adverb 13 : to produce tacit phrasing of an explicit definition. I have some sense as to when tacit verbs are stylistically easier to read. I also have learned that there is some degree of speed increase that occurs with tacit definitions, because they somehow involve less work from the interpreter during execution.
What I have not been able to find, so far, is a definitive overview of the advantages to using tacit verb definition. Is there such a section in the existing texts? (It seem that the advantage of explicit definition is straightforward: It is necessary when the coder wishes to write the verb in more than one line, and it is convenient for increased readability esp. when the code is more complex. But please, correct me if I'm in error.) Tracy ____________________________________________________________________________________ Any questions? Get answers on any topic at www.Answers.yahoo.com. Try it now. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- For information about J forums see http://www.jsoftware.com/forums.htm
