How does Ruby compare to Python?? How good is DESIGN of Ruby compared to Python?

Greg Ewing (using news.cis.dfn.de) wmwd2zz02 at sneakemail.com
Mon Mar 1 19:26:25 EST 2004


Joe Mason wrote:
> I don't see the distinction.  "normal calling syntax" in ruby involves
> an object, so "unbound function" isn't a meaningful concept.

Which is just what I was trying to say, really. Ruby doesn't
have functions, only methods. I'm not saying one is better
than the other, just pointing out the difference.

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Greg Ewing, Computer Science Dept,
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