Re: [Bug-apl] Local variables in lambdas

[Peter Teeson]

> On Aug 14, 2016, at 8:16 PM, Louis de Forcrand <address@hidden> wrote:
> 
> Yes, the first seems more appropriate and readable. However, I would argue 
> that the variables
> in that list should be the ones to be made global; for me it is easier to 
> forget that an argument is
> global rather than forget that it is local.
> 
With respect I disagree. They should be local in the same way they are in Del 
function defn.

> In addition, I believe that this would be more compatible with other APLs; 
> NARS and Dyalog,
> which are the two I have on hand, both treat all lambda variables as local. 
> However this could
> break compatibility with older GNU APL lambdas.
If it does do so then give fair warning in a release note. 

> In any case, just being able to choose wether a variable is local or global 
> would be great.
If such a way is provided then I would say that the responsibility to remain 
compatible rests with the  WS author.
Knowing the APL syntax rules is an example of familiarity NOT breeding contempt 
and vice versa ;-}

It’s confusing enough with the lambdas which I almost never use anyway for 
production.
But that’s my weakness.

respect…

Peter