Re: Jolt, statics?

by reference I meant assignment.

is code what goes into the variable on an assignment?

On 4/7/08, Kjell Godo <squeaklist@...> wrote:
> An active variable is a variable that expands when it is referenced or
> assigned to.  Now where would that be useful?  Any examples?
>
> What happens to the value of the variable when this expansion takes place?
>
> Is code what goes into the variable on a reference?
>
> Is this like in Scheme where variables can contain functions?
>
> Can you give an example of how active variables are defined and used?
> Or a link.
>
> I looked up active variable but didn't get anything.
>
> On 4/5/08, Michael Haupt <michael.haupt@...> wrote:
> > Hi Michael,
> >
> > Am 05.04.2008 um 09:04 schrieb Michael FIG:
> > > Michael (Haupt): would Alessandro's construct satisfy your needs?  If
> > > so, then under my proposal it would look like: [...]
> >
> > I think it would; but in any case, I will also investigate Gavin's
> > "actives" proposal.
> >
> > Best,
> >
> > Michael
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