Re: [TCLCORE] TIP #293: Argument Expansion with Leading {*}

[Robert H. <si...@gm...>]

Neil Madden wrote:
> On 2 Nov 2006, at 23:12, Miguel Sofer wrote:
>>  TIP #293: ARGUMENT EXPANSION WITH LEADING {*}
>> ===============================================
> 
> Still digesting this, but one point leaps out at me:
> ...
>>     2. The usage of both *{expand}* and *{}* will be deprecated.
>>        However, both idioms will remain enabled as alternatives.
> ...
> 
> What does "remain enabled" mean in relation to {}? Does this TIP also  
> enable {} as expansion syntax in the 8.5+ line?
> 

Oh yes, why would you do that? There should only be one idiom for 
expand. You shouldn't leave alternatives in as that is just asking for 
abuse.

Robert