in reply to Perl 6 Exegesis 6 pg 7

(bye-bye, XP) But every time I see explanations of Perl 6, all I can think is:

  1. If I was that into B&D I'd use Java or C++
  2. I'm going to use Perl 5 for a looong time.
Someday maybe I'll find myself in the problem domain where all this is needed or cool, but it just looks like overkill to me right now.

--Bob Niederman, http://bob-n.com

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Re: Re: Perl 6 Exegesis 6 pg 7
by chromatic (Archbishop) on Aug 07, 2003 at 06:36 UTC

    All of these things are optional, just like everything in Perl 5 you don't use or understand right now. If you want Perl 6 to spank you, you'll have to ask for it. Try getting the same consideration from Java or C++.

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Re^2: Perl 6 Exegis 6 pg 7
by adrianh (Chancellor) on Aug 07, 2003 at 06:35 UTC
    If I was that into B&D I'd use Java or C++

    Remember folks. All Perl6 B&D is optional. You only need to use it if you find it useful.

    I'm going to use Perl 5 for a looong time.

    Me to. But only because its going to be a long time before Perl6 hits the streets and becomes adopted in any major way :-)

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Re^2: Perl 6 Exegesis 6 pg 7
by Aristotle (Chancellor) on Aug 07, 2003 at 09:42 UTC
    You'll get over it. I felt the same way at first but I'm getting used to it. After reading the last Exegesis explaining the integration of junctions into the language, I'd say Perl6's B&D will be of the playful variety, not the hardcore S&M imposed by Certain Other Languages. I'm excitedly looking forward to an expansion of my, uhm, practices.

    Makeshifts last the longest.

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Re: Re: Perl 6 Exegesis 6 pg 7
by bugsbunny (Scribe) on Aug 07, 2003 at 11:56 UTC
    which java !? :")
    U didnt read the Exegis then... all this is optional.. i.e. it is for us not for U :")
    One of the ideas behind the curring and <==, ==> is to extend the usage of already working code... they will be a real timesaver..
    Think a liitle bit !!! What happen when U have to extend other programmers code, which u havent seen till now.. I think this is the best way to start reworking the code and preseve it working.. until u figure out what happens..
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