In something like C++ you could create a scope like so:

{
	// Do something neat here
}

I was wondering about having or maybe even requiring a scope keyword, which might look like this:

scope
{
	// Do something neat here
}

This seems even more relevant in an indentation sensitive language like python:

scope:
	pass

Interested to hear any opinions, TIA.

  • @xmunk
    3•4 months ago

    I dislike it - every block creating scope is reinforced by the lack of a keyword. Not all languages allow a blank scope block but those that have scope should…

    In terms of python, welp, they made their own bed by making white space syntax significant. It was a terrible decision and would require a custom solution… maybe they could let you just arbitrarily indent an extra time?