PEP 315: Enhanced While Loop

[Dirk Gerrits]

I already expessed that I like the general idea of the proposed 
construct. But I agree with others that the proposed syntax is not too 
clear.

Andrew Koenig wrote:
> By implication, there is no obvious reason that one could not write
> 
>         while <condition1>:
>             <code1>
>         and while <condition2>:
>             <code2>
>         and while <condition3>:
>             <code3>
> 
[snip]
> 
> Looking at these examples, I find myself liking the "and while" idea more,
> because it uses (negative) indentation to mark the possible exit points.

This on the other hand seems to express the intent a lot better. Great 
idea Andrew! FWIW, I'm +1 on this.

Regards,
Dirk Gerrits