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From:
chromatic
Date:
May 19, 2010 10:20
Subject:
Re: package block syntax
Message ID:
201005191020.20299.chromatic@wgz.org
On Wednesday 19 May 2010 at 10:14, Zefram wrote:
> I'm neutral on whether the non-nesting nature of "package" should
> be documented. I think it's clear enough as it is, but pointing out
> implications can be useful. However, if it is documented, then it
> should be documented as a general feature of "package" (which it is),
> and not specifically linked to the package block syntax (which it is not).
Exactly. I see it as akin to saying "named subs don't nest". That doesn't
often occur to novices, but it occurs often enough that many try.
-- c
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