On 2018-07-04 23:20, Steven D'Aprano wrote:
It simply isn't true that modern languages are moving away from assignment expressions. Some are. Some aren't. Even those that don't support assignment expressions in general usually support special syntax to allow it in a few contexts.
The older post you are referring and this thread describe the exact situation in your last sentence. The limited assignment "compromise" is a common solution nowadays, just as this thread discusses.
Repeating "it won't work" when it has been shown to work well in several languages is nonsensical. Yes, the available solutions are not perfect, but I still maintain "as" is less disruptive and doesn't reverse 25 year-old design choices, but rather works with them.
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