[Python-ideas] where statement in Pyret

[Skip Montanaro]

> Sadly, I *really* dislike that. To me, "where" has absolutely nothing to
> do with testing. I see that Pyret also includes a "check" keyword which
> also does testing. That seems like a more sensible keyword.

"where" seems like it would implement argument constraints. I don't think
you want the (necessary) mess of comprehensive unit test code embedded in
the source, so nix on the "check" keyword too. It would just obscure the
structure of the code.

Skip
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