A still sensible question about _ and :=

John Hinsley jhinsley at telinco.co.uk
Mon Apr 23 10:40:55 UTC 2001


Stephane Ducasse wrote:
> 
> Hi
> 
> I'm really wondering why Squeak code continues to have _
> instead of using :=.
> 

I actually prefer it! I find := pretty awkward to type (so easy to leave
the shift key up for too long). And if you go /:= you end up with
Adolph! 

I think we should ask the VW developers (politely, but firmly) to add _
as an alternative.

Cheers

John

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