for these cases wouldn't be simpler to paste the map in a string and to create a function that could parse such a json-compatible map into a clojure map ?
A. On Dec 20, 2011, at 1:36 PM, Alex Baranosky wrote: > For what it's worth, I think colon's as whitespace in maps adds confusion, > without, imo adding a ton of power or readability. In terms of power, it > gives you the ability to paste JSON into a Clojure REPL; I wonder how often > that use case comes up? In terms of readability, any benefit it gives you in > readability would be counterweighted by the additional syntax rules it adds. > > The only way I could see this as worth it, would be if people wanted to paste > 'foreign' map data into a Clojure REPL a ton more frequently than I imagine > they do. > > Alex > > -- > 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