[fpc-pascal] Syntax changes suggestions

[Michael Van Canneyt]

On Tue, 17 Jul 2018, Martin wrote:

> On 17/07/2018 11:05, Henry Vermaak wrote:
>> On Mon, Jul 16, 2018 at 03:02:42PM +0200, Sven Barth via fpc-pascal wrote:
>>> Santiago A. <svaa at ciberpiula.net> schrieb am Mo., 16. Juli 2018, 13:41:
>>>
>>>> I have some suggestions of change to freepascal syntax, just to debate
>>>>
>>>> (All are backward compatible)
>>>>
>>>> - Declaring variables inside blocks, and loop variables
>>>>
>>> -> reduces readability -> no interest
>> How can it reduce readability?  You move variables closer to where they
>> are used, therefore reducing clutter in the main "var" section.
>> Limiting variable scope is definitely a good thing, I sure hope you're
>> not arguing against that.  That's why almost all languages encourage it.
>>

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>
> If you have a scoping problem in pascal, cut your code into smaller 
> procedures.

Which is what I have been saying all along...

Michael.