[q-lang-users] Q 7.2 RC1 Issue 2: Notation

[Rob H. <hub...@gm...>]

On 21/06/06, Albert Graef <Dr....@t-...> wrote:
> Ok, it looks like we are leaning more to the side of "%" now. Rob, can
> you be convinced, in the light of all those arguments? :)

Well, the arguments in favour of (%) have been quite compelling. In particular:
    > "1%5+2%3*i" is a lot more readable than "1 over 5+2 over 3*i"
Yes, it is. I agree.

My objection was based on the use of '%' in 'C' for modulus. That
argument seems much weaker now.

The percent sign contains an oblique/slash (/), thus it is at least
reminiscent of division.

I would prefer another, perhaps compound symbol. I missed that '//'
introduces a comment as John pointed out. [Which reminds me of another
'gotcha' in 'C': x divided by the dereferenced pointer p is: 'x/*p' --
which also introduces a comment.]

I have not been able to come up with another compound symbol (such as
(/^) or (/.)) that looks good enough.

Tim is "50-50". John and Keith appear to be in favour of, or okay with, (%).

I've been persuaded of some benefits of (%); so I suppose I'm leaning
if favour of (%) over (over) -- pun not intended. I'm now happy for
(%) to be used.

It looks like (%) wins to me, which is a big factor; the remainder of
us have been persuaded; we are no longer divided. Groan -- sorry.

Rob.