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When I looked at the docs for DEFINITE and saw mention of metamodel, I just
assumed I'd need a `.^` method call. An error showed up, but it took me a
little to get what the actual problem is,
complicated by my calling that on the implicit $_.
I still have no idea what "non-identifier method call" is. I can only guess
it's the .WHAT, .WHO, and ilk. The error message should be improved by using
clearer terms and suggesting using a `.` method call.
$ perl6 -e 'class {}.^DEFINITE'
===SORRY!=== Error while compiling -e
Cannot use .^ on a non-identifier method call
at -e:1
------> class {}.^DEFINITE⏏<EOL>
expecting any of:
method arguments
$ perl6 -e 'class {}.^WHAT'
===SORRY!=== Error while compiling -e
Cannot use .^ on a non-identifier method call
at -e:1
------> class {}.^WHAT⏏<EOL>
expecting any of:
method arguments
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Cheers,
ZZ | https://twitter.com/zoffix
