[Types-sig] A challenge

Golden, Howard GoldenH@littoncorp.com
Thu, 16 Dec 1999 09:15:37 -0800


Tim Peters wrote:

> I like interface files fine, but will stick to inline "decl"s below.
> Apparently unlike anyone else here, I think explicit 
> declarations can make
> code easier for *human readers* to understand -- so I'm not 
> interested in
> hiding them from view.

I _don't_ like interface files, precisely for this reason!  Making the code
easier to understand is my highest goal.

> if-it-looks-a-lot-like-every-other-reasonable-declaration-
>     syntax-you've-ever-seen-it-met-its-goal-ly y'rs  - tim

I completely support this style!  I won't quibble about 'decl' vs. 'var',
though I suggest the latter, all else being equal, since it has a proud
heritage.

- Howard