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Call by binding [was Re: [Tutor] beginning to code]

Bill BILL_NOSPAM at whoknows.net
Mon Sep 25 23:49:41 EDT 2017 
Tim Golden wrote:
> On 25/09/2017 20:40, Marko Rauhamaa wrote:
>> Rhodri James <rhodri at kynesim.co.uk>:
>>> On 25/09/17 15:26, Marko Rauhamaa wrote:
>>>> That's not what I said. I said all expressions *evaluate to* pointers.
>>>
>>> This may well be true in particular implementations, but it is an
>>> implementation detail so Chris' point still stands.  Another
>>> implementation could evaluate expressions to indices (as BCPL used to
>>> treat its globals), pieces of string or cheese, who knows?
>>
>> Those are all pointers.
>>
>> A pointer is something that points to a data object.
>
> (Slight sigh). Can I step in as a list owner and ask the people who 
> are so very fond of debating this topic again and again: please let it 
> drop.
>
> Threads such as this can remain interesting when the discussion 
> generates a better understanding of the subject matter as the 
> contributors are forced to articulate their positions leading to some 
> kind of convergence of understanding.
>
> However, even if this were the only iteration of this debate, it would 
> be clear by now that there's no chance of a simple "I see what you 
> mean" moment. And this is far from the only iteration, even in the 
> past few months.
>
> I feel for your need to demonstrate the validity of your respective 
> positions. But it has moved on from being an enlightening debate and 
> into the realms of mere tedium.
>
> Thanks.
>
> TJG

Perhaps it would be better to amass examples and let them speak for 
themselves?
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