On Fri, 24 Oct 2003 at 20:54 GMT, David Jardine penned: > On Fri, Oct 24, 2003 at 12:11:49PM -0700, Erik Steffl wrote: >> >> english is like lego, yes there are some pieces that change shape >> etc. but it consists mostly of bricks and brick like pieces. german >> (and lot of other languages) is more like putty - you mold things >> together. the lego-like structure of english makes it easier to >> create a computer language... >> > > But what the hell is English about the syntax of, for example, > > if(isRed(the_fork)) ? > > It sounds more like Italian to me. > > > David >
How's this? if (theFork.isColored(RED)) OO to the rescue =P -- monique Unless you need to share ultra-sensitive super-spy stuff with me, please don't email me directly. I will most likely see your post before I read your mail, anyway. -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]
