> Here are the three most popular syntax options, and how each would be > explained: > > 1) "target := expr" ==> It's exactly the same as other forms of > assignment, only now it's an expression. > 2) "expr as name" ==> It's exactly the same as other uses of "as", > only now it's just grabbing the preceding expression, not actually > doing anything with it > 3) "expr -> name" ==> The information went data way. > > So either you take a parallel from elsewhere in Python syntax, or you > take a hopefully-intuitive dataflow mnemonic symbol. Take your pick. > > ChrisA > _______________________________________________ > Python-ideas mailing list > Python-ideas@python.org > https://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/python-ideas > Code of Conduct: http://python.org/psf/codeofconduct/ >
How about "name being expression" - this avoids the already used "as" while being searchable, reasonably short and gives a reasonably clear, (at least to English speakers), indication of what is going on. It can also be typed on an ASCII keyboard without having to have a helper program or memorising Unicode codes and can be displayed or printed without having to install specialised fonts. If a postfix notation is considered desirable, either instead or as well as "being", then possibly another synonym would suit such as "expression stored_as name" or "expression storedas name" (not apologies for the awkward name as I personally find it an awkward construction just like Reverse Polish). -- Steve (Gadget) Barnes Any opinions in this message are my personal opinions and do not reflect those of my employer. --- This email has been checked for viruses by AVG. http://www.avg.com _______________________________________________ Python-ideas mailing list Python-ideas@python.org https://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/python-ideas Code of Conduct: http://python.org/psf/codeofconduct/
