On 08/30/2012 10:43 AM, John Maclean wrote: > On 08/30/2012 03:05 PM, Dave Angel wrote: >> >> <snip> > > Thanks. This is a heck of a lot more clearer to me! BNF, huh? Another > set TLA that I don't need to know ;-) >
I learned BNF in about 1972. I've used about 35 languages since (not counting hobby ones). It can clarify a new language better than many paragraphs of description. But I've found that it's seldom completely rigorous. -- DaveA _______________________________________________ Tutor maillist - Tutor@python.org To unsubscribe or change subscription options: http://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/tutor
