[fpc-pascal] Syntax changes suggestions

[Henry Vermaak]

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.

Henry