counter++ versus "add 1 to counter"

[Dar Scott]

On Sunday, March 21, 2004, at 11:34 AM, A.C.T. wrote:

>> Now I think we're really getting to the crux of things =)!
>
> absolutely. It is just what I tried to explain: A programming language 
> IS NOT a human language, but Transcript is "somewhat English", more 
> than a "normal" programming language is. That makes things difficult 
> for someone who takes a programming language independant from its 
> English wording like I do

This might make it harder for some who do not see Transcript as a 
formal language.  The "somewhat English" nature can cause one to think 
he is understanding when he is not.

For one as you, who sees an arbitrary, if wordy, language, this is not 
a problem (I expect).

Dar Scott