Using the Python Interpreter as a Reference

[Neil Cerutti]

On 2011-11-28, Ian Kelly <ian.g.kelly at gmail.com> wrote:
> I think the implication is that Unit has only one syntax for
> creating functions, which is lambda-style.  In any case, why
> does Python require a special keyword?  def is only used in a
> statement context, and lambda is only used in an expression
> context.  Why not use the same keyword for both?  I think the
> answer is historical:  def came first, and when anonymous
> functions were added it didn't make sense to use the keyword
> "def" for them, because "def" implies a name being defined.

I've always held with the "anti-functional style conspiracy"
interpretation of Python's lambda expressions. They were added
but grudgingingly, made weak on purpose to discourage their use.

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