>> Loosely typed languages do have some use. I am a big an of Python, but I >> often wished it had some form of type checking, especially on parameters. > > Compiler errors are not a replacement for linting. Use a linter and a > highlighting source editor (I assume you already do that). I never used a linter, and I mostly use simple text editors. Do linters exist for Python?? > You said some time ago that you do not > like C because it is not very helpful to point out where you made a mistake in > its /compiler/ error messages. You do have a good memory! -- Wouter van Ooijen -- ------------------------------------------- Van Ooijen Technische Informatica: www.voti.nl consultancy, development, PICmicro products docent Hogeschool van Utrecht: www.voti.nl/hvu -- http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist