On 01/26/2011 04:05 AM, Jean-Michel Pichavant wrote:
How to read syntax like this given in the documentation of python?
(Newbie)
defparameter ::= parameter ["=" expression]
Just in case you're about to learn python using these defintions:
Nobody's learning a syntax that way.
They are not meant to be understood by newcommers. They are accurate,
non amiguous, exhaustive definition of the syntax.
I second Jen-Michel's suggestion -- it's like learning to drive
by reading the Chilton's (mechanic's manual) and all your
local/national laws on transportation. I suppose it's
theoretically possible, but you likely want something geared at
teaching, and only reach for this when you're in trouble :)
-tkc
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