[Python-ideas] Inline assignments using "given" clauses

[Greg Ewing]

Steven D'Aprano wrote:
> In my experience mathematicians put the given *before* the statement:
> 
>    Given a, b, c three sides of a triangle, then
> 
>        Area = sqrt(s*(s-a)*(s-b)*(s-c))
> 
>    where s = (a + b + c)/2 is the semi-perimeter of the triangle.

I agree, and "where" would be my first choice, but...
given... that "where" is not available, "given" seems
like the next best choice. At least it doesn't sound
blatantly wrong in that position.

-- 
Greg