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From: David Abrahams (david.abrahams_at_[hidden])
Date: 2002-02-09 09:38:31


----- Original Message -----
From: "James Kanze" <kanze_at_[hidden]>

> IMHO, this is the biggest problem with []. The graphics don't suggest
> anything. (This is also why I like the named function, with. With says
> something.)

It seems to me that "with" is almost devoid of semantic value. Any f(a, b,
c) could be transformed into f.with(a).with(b).with(c) just as sensibly.
What does "with" suggest to you?

-Dave


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