What is this if {} then {} construct you speak of? It doesn't exist in any language I'm familiar with.

That aside, what is the point you are trying to make? As a general thing smaller is better for clarity so long as you are being sensible. Single letter and generic variable names are not sensible. Being too clever is generally not sensible. Applying rules always is often not sensible. Breaking the rules often is always not sensible. So, what is the sensible point you are trying to make?

Optimising for fewest key strokes only makes sense transmitting to Pluto or beyond

In reply to Re^2: 'xor' operator is not a sibling to 'or' and 'and'? by GrandFather
in thread 'xor' operator is not a sibling to 'or' and 'and'? by rsFalse

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