Good point. I've come to prefer explicit args, usually. On Jul 2, 2014 7:56 PM, "Ryan Davis" <zenspi...@gmail.com> wrote:
> > On Jun 26, 2014, at 20:43, Greg Hendershott <greghendersh...@gmail.com> > wrote: > > > With something that big, I will often: > > > > - Move that function to its own new .rkt file. > > - Move the inner functions out to the module level, too (as "siblings" > > not "kids"). > > - Provide only the main one, e.g. `(provide process-elements)`. > > > > As a bonus, now it's easier to exercise the helper functions in the REPL. > > I usually nest my functions for two reasons: encapsulation (which you > addressed) and scoping via closure. > > Your process explicitly breaks the latter. How does that affect the way > you design? Do you prefer having explict args and passing everything down > (perhaps to be more self-documenting?)? > >
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