On Nov 30, 2012, at 1:15 PM, Alex Baranosky wrote: > I've got a utility function I've been using called `conditionally-transform` > which is a non-macro version of `test->`. I think both cond-> and if-> have > a similar problem in that, if you already understand if/cond/-> then it gives > you little insight into how the new threading macro works. > > Both these names focus on the conditional nature of the macro. Perhaps a > name based on the transformative nature of the macro: trans-> or transform-> > ? These convey the idea of threading through various transformations. >
All threading macros are transforms. cond-> has test forms like cond. > For when->, how about non-nil-> ? I'd feel better about some-> if it came, > as you said, with other new functions that use the syllable 'some', thus > expanding the Clojure lexicon. As it stands I don't feel like some-> has a > particularly intuitive meaning. Intuitive meaning is not always available, given everyone has different intuitions :) -- 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
