26 Jul
2009
26 Jul
'09
10:24 a.m.
Hi
Would it be proper to create a counterproposal for this syntax? ReversedLabelledFieldSyntax?
I would claim that, of the existing Haskell code, StricterLabelledFieldSyntax only rejects unclear ("bad") code, and requiring it be changed (to be made clearer) is a good thing.
I haven't seen anyone else claim to use the current more liberal syntax for fields, but I know that I do rather extensively. I would consider: Just A {a = 1} To be confusing, but if you simply omit the space: Just A{a = 1} I now find that perfectly clear and unambiguous. I realise this isn't necessarily a discussion of the merits of the feature, but I don't consider this removal as clear cut as some people are suggesting. Thanks Neil