I understand the difference. I'm just trying to help with the mental arithmetic. I, and others, I'm sure, will constantly forget where the "@" goes, for instance.
On Fri, Aug 18, 2017 at 9:48 AM, Mark Waddingham via use-livecode < use-livecode@lists.runrev.com> wrote: > On 2017-08-18 15:21, Mike Kerner via use-livecode wrote: > >> So how about trying to make it a little easier to read, and using "->" >> instead (a 4D way of identifying pointers)? The position of the symbol >> indicates if we have are referencing or dereferencing. ->a is a reference >> to a (pointer to a), and a-> is dereferencing a (give me what a is >> pointing >> to). >> > > Two reasons not to: > > 1) By-Reference parameters are not the same as pointers - in particular, > dereferencing is implicit, and referencing is only allowed in the context > of passing the parameter. > > 2) We already have a symbol '@' for marking by-ref parameters in handler > signatures, so surely it makes more sense to use that in its directly > equivalent position (on sending, as well as receiving). > > General references (I don't think using the term 'pointer' is appropriate) > are a whole different kettle of fish which come with dragons waiting to eat > you all over the place... > > > Warmest Regards, > > Mark. > > -- > Mark Waddingham ~ m...@livecode.com ~ http://www.livecode.com/ > LiveCode: Everyone can create apps > > _______________________________________________ > use-livecode mailing list > use-livecode@lists.runrev.com > Please visit this url to subscribe, unsubscribe and manage your > subscription preferences: > http://lists.runrev.com/mailman/listinfo/use-livecode > -- On the first day, God created the heavens and the Earth On the second day, God created the oceans. On the third day, God put the animals on hold for a few hours, and did a little diving. And God said, "This is good." _______________________________________________ use-livecode mailing list use-livecode@lists.runrev.com Please visit this url to subscribe, unsubscribe and manage your subscription preferences: http://lists.runrev.com/mailman/listinfo/use-livecode
