[J3] Syntax of conditional expressions

[Ondřej Čertík]

Hi Anton,

> In fact, I'd urge the DATA subgroup to
> make that decision, having heard all arguments,
> and bring the paper for vote with no more
> straw votes.
> 
> Multiple syntax is bad for teaching,
> bad for learning, bad for porting,
> bad for maintenance,
> bad for any automation.
> 
> Each of the above might not be a big problem,
> but still not helpful.

I also agree with you. Taken your arguments to the logical conclusion, we should not have this feature at all (which is what I would prefer). But if we have to have it, please let's only do one syntax for the reasons you posted.

Ondrej