On 10/29/2012 07:50 AM, Rustom Mody wrote:
There was a recent discussion on the python list regarding maximum line length. It occured to me that beautiful haskell programs tend to be plump (ie have long lines) compared to other languages whose programs are 'skinnier'. My thoughts on this are at http://blog.languager.org/2012/10/layout-imperative-in-functional.html.
Are there more striking examples than the lexer from the standard prelude? [Or any other thoughts/opinions :-) ]
In any language, a line longer than 80 characters usually (but not always) suggests that you might want to stop and rethink your design. In many cases a refactoring or two will greatly simplify the code and reduce your line length as a result. I think the lexer is an example of refactoring-needed rather than long-lines-needed.