[Edu-sig] Simple example involving threads and infinite loops.

[Andre Roberge]

On 7/17/07, kirby urner <kirby.urner at gmail.com> wrote:
> > 2. How interactions between threads make certain things (like breaking
> > of an infinite loop) possible which would not be using a single
> > thread.
>
> This reminds me to add that we looked at the infinite loop in my
> Python slides regarding icosahedral numbers.
>
> I reinforce how the "while True" construct, with no opportunities
> for breaking out, might be an OK construct where *generators*
> are concerned.

Or web servers! ;-)

(Then again, it's always useful to think of having the possibility of
ending a program gracefully, rather than having to use the power off
button...)

André

>
> As teachers, we need to dilute some of that prejudice against
> 'while true' loops, lest we unwittingly pass it on to new talent.
>
> Kirby
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