While I hope this thread dies a quick death, I'd like to offer the words 'properly' and 'well' as sometimes effective substitutes for 'idiomatically'. I am always interested in understanding how programming challenges can be addressed idiomatically, properly, and well, though I'm unlikely to have anything of value to add to the conversation. If however someone were after how to use Clojure idiotamically, I've got plenty to contribute! :)
On Thu, Nov 17, 2011 at 12:20 AM, Colin Yates <colin.ya...@gmail.com> wrote: > I am not sure if the OP was serious or not, but I think the desire to do > things idiomatically is just one indicator of the quality of this > community. I am encouraged, and challenged to learn how to use Clojure > rather than bash Clojure to fit the holes/shapes I think I have. > > <soapbox>Too many times I see (and admittedly do) "google-paste coding" > where developers need to get something done, so google it, copy the > relevant fragment and shove it in their code without any appreciation for > what it does or whether it is the right way.</soapbox> > > Including the word "idiomatic" in your post is er, well, er, idiomatic > posting to the Clojure group :) (grammar not withstanding) > > > On 16 November 2011 07:01, Ben Smith-Mannschott <bsmith.o...@gmail.com>wrote: > >> On Wed, Nov 16, 2011 at 02:16, thenwithexpandedwingshesteershisflight >> <mathn...@gmail.com> wrote: >> > Can we please get bored of saying "idiomatic" and "in particular" >> > please ? >> >> It's quite useful to be able to talk about >> >> the-way-of-expressing-this-concept-most-in-keeping-with-established-practice >> (idiomatic), particularly when a language still sees plenty of >> newcomers. >> >> The Python community, found a way around the problem you seem to be >> having by inventing their own word: pythonic. Do I hear any votes for >> "clojuresque"? >> >> Ok, I think I've spent my smart-a$$ quota for the day, >> >> Ben >> >> -- >> 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 >> > > -- > 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 > -- 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
