(j3.2006) Public Comment J32034

[Van Snyder]

On Tue, 2008-07-15 at 17:53 -0600, Jim Giles wrote:
> And, I also don't think it's a good idea that all constructs be
> allowed a specification part.

Is there a reason other than personal preference for this sentiment?

If every <block> is allowed to have a specification part, you would
still be allowed to write

  IF ( <condition> ) THEN
    BLOCK
      <specification-part>
      <execution-part>
    END BLOCK
  END IF

instead of

  IF ( <condition> ) THEN
    <specification-part>
    <execution-part>
  END IF

if that is your preference.

If every <block> is not allowed to have a specification part, everybody
must use the first form, even if they prefer the second.

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