Re: [q-lang-users] First Q

[Albert G. <Dr....@t-...>]

Abram wrote:
> ==> square X = X * X;

The interpreter only accepts expressions to evaluate. So '=' will be
interpreted as the equality operator here (which isn't by default
defined on symbolic expressions, hence the expression 'square X=X*X' is
in normal form).

To enter a script with definitions, you must save it to a file and load
it with the interpreter (similar to Hugs or ghci). For instance:

==> edit square.q

<<enter the script in vi and save it>>

==> run square.q

==> square 3
9

Albert

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