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Subject: Re: Opinion on Pascal Date: Thu Nov 24 2016 09:11 pm
From: Vk3jed To: Chris

-=> Chris wrote to Darkages <=-

 Ch> I've only messed around with Pascal (FPC specifically) briefly. Can't
 Ch> say I've done anything besides type in a few small listings. I like the
 Ch> syntax and the language in general and wish I had more time to do a
 Ch> project using it. It's one of those languages I remember reading about
 Ch> as a kid and thought it looked good (syntax wise). I only knew basic at
 Ch> the time and this looked like a more powerful basic-done-right. Just
 Ch> never got far with it unfortunately.

I used to enjoy writing Pascal code when I was in university.  Pity I can't
easily read any of my old floppies (anyone have a 5.25" drive? ;) ).

 Ch> Anyway, I don't find the syntax confusing at all. There's probably a
 Ch> little bit of an adjustment if you're background is in c-like
 Ch> languages. But nothing Earth shattering.

I never found it confusing, and TP had some neat tricks that could save a bit
of code.  Now to find some time to relearn, I'd like to write some more modern
Pascal code. :)


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