On Oct 2, 11:52 am, Mark Tomko <mjt0...@gmail.com> wrote: > However, outside the scope of a function, it seems that it's possible > for bindings to be redefined later in a file without causing an > immediate error. This could easily lead to mistakes that would > manifest as silent and potentially inexplicable behavior later. >
There is a reason def can mutate things at the global root. See 2:24:00 of the Clojure Concurrency screencast [1]. Basically, you need this ability in order to fix/change programs without restarting them. 1: http://clojure.blip.tv/file/812787/ --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Clojure" group. To post to this group, send email to clojure@googlegroups.com Note that posts from new members are moderated - please be patient with your first post. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to clojure+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/clojure?hl=en -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
