Re: the forward method [dynamic vs. static typing]

[Chris Page <address@hidden>]

On Dec 9, 2003, at 16:40, Ken Shan wrote:

> Static typing can make programs more concise: I can write
>
>     getLine >>= print . (/2) . read
>
> or
>
>     getLine >>= print . not . read
>
> rather than
>
>     getLine >>= print . (/2) . readDouble
>
> or
>
>     getLine >>= print . not . readBool

I don't see what this has to do with static or dynamic typing. It has 
more to do with whether or not your language allows for some type of 
polymorphism so you can use the same function/message name, which is an 
orthogonal concern. Dylan, Lisp, Smalltalk and C++ all allow for this.

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