[Edu-sig] Textbooks
Daniel Ajoy
dajoy at openworldlearning.org
Sun Feb 26 15:52:10 CET 2006
On 26 Feb 2006 at 9:04, Arthur wrote:
> > >Really_ can any of those tools be used to program tacitly?
> > >That is without the need to use variables (with the help of
> > >"forks", "hooks" and the like)?
>
>
> Expressed as someone in touch with esoteric knowledge.
>
> I am guessing it's a Logo thing.
>
> Are you willing to expand?
I just wanted to verify the claim that some Python modules
really incorporate J semantics.
> What is the importance of being able to program "tacitly"?
You don't need to worry about variables or function parameters
if you do.
> More basic - what do you mean by programming tacitly?
The concept is also called Function-level programming
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Function-level_programming
http://www.jsoftware.com/books/help/jforc/tacit_programs.htm
> Does the fact that I don't find your explanation adequate indicate some
> problem in my knowledge base? My worldview?
Who am I to judge what is a problem to you?
Daniel
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