Matlab vs Python (was RE: Discussion: Introducing new operators for matrix computation)

[Paul Prescod]

John Lull wrote:
> 
> ...
> 
>    a..newOp..(b..otherOp..c)

I really like the fact that the operator uses a word instead of a
cryptic symbol, but I can't understand why anyone would prefer the above
to:

a.newOp(b.otherOp(c))

The only thing you've bought is the ability to look up the operation on
the right-side of the operator and a slightly more symmetric "look".

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