[REBOL] Re: to block! or to-block
From: atruter:hih:au at: 7-Jun-2002 9:49
> Why are there specific functions for converting datatypes? Isn't 'to
good enough?
Same deal as "make function!" I suspect. Common usage patterns (eg. does,
has, func, function) have shortcuts. I also think:
to-string 1
is inherently less complex than
to string! 1
if only because you deal with one less word and don't have to use <shift>
when typing! ;). I also find that "word value" pairs come more naturally.
But hey, use whatever you feel more comfortable with (the old PERL adage of
TMTOWTDI - There's More Than One Way To Do It - applies equally well to
REBOL!).
Regards,
Ashley
