Menu
It seems like all programming languages use commas (,) to separate function parameters.
Why don't they use just spaces instead?
973
In the C and C++ programming languages, the comma operator (represented by the token , ) is a binary operator that evaluates its first operand and discards the result, and then evaluates the second operand and returns this value (and type); there is a sequence point between these evaluations.
Role of Semicolon in C: Semicolons are end statements in C. The Semicolon tells that the current statement has been terminated and other statements following are new statements. Usage of Semicolon in C will remove ambiguity and confusion while looking at the code.
Syntax in computer programming means the rules that control the structure of the symbols, punctuation, and words of a programming language. Without syntax, the meaning or semantics of a language is nearly impossible to understand.
Conclusion. To sum it up, the main reason why there are many programming languages out there is that different problems require different tools to solve them. Each programming language has certain features and characteristics that make it suitable for specific tasks.
Absolutely not. What about this function call:
function(a, b - c);
How would that look with a space instead of the comma?
function(a b - c);
Does that mean function(a, b - c); or function(a, b, -c);? The use of the comma presumably comes from mathematics, where commas have been used to separate function parameters for centuries.
59
If you love us? You can donate to us via Paypal or buy me a coffee so we can maintain and grow! Thank you!
Donate Us With
