8 Aug
2009
8 Aug
'09
1:17 a.m.
Steven D'Aprano wrote:
Why would you want to get rid of the lambda keyword? What's the benefit?
Is this about saving twelve keystrokes?
It's about conciseness. The only time it makes sense to write a function in-line is when the body is extremely short -- but then it gets swamped by the lambda keyword itself. But I agree that the OP's particular solution is restricted to a case that's too special. My version is completely general -- it can express anything that the existing lambda can express. -- Greg