Adding a new keyword automatically assumes breaking code.

Yours,

Abdur-Rahmaan Janhangeer
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Mauritius


On Sun, Dec 29, 2019 at 10:43 PM Nathan <nathan.goldb...@gmail.com> wrote:

> This would break any code that uses “when” as a variable name.
>
> https://github.com/search?l=Python&q=when&type=Code
>
> On Sun, Dec 29, 2019 at 11:26 AM Abdur-Rahmaan Janhangeer <
> arj.pyt...@gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> Greetings list,
>>
>> I was wondering if adding the When keyword is a good idea.
>> Normally every when is theoretically an if as you can't be sure if the
>> event will 100% come to pass.
>>
>> if x == 5:
>>     ...
>> else:
>>     ...
>>
>> However, we use the when keyword in normal language. When you reach home,
>> phone me. When you pass this avenue, turn right etc. Using it in
>> programming might convey the intent of the programmer.
>>
>> when x == 5:
>>     ...
>> else:
>>     ...
>>
>> which still sells the idea of maybe if but hints away the expectation of
>> the author.
>>
>> Yours,
>>
>> Abdur-Rahmaan Janhangeer
>> pythonmembers.club <http://www.pythonmembers.club/> | github
>> <https://github.com/Abdur-rahmaanJ>
>> Mauritius
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