alternatives to keyword parameters (was: Re: [Developers] Double quotes around keyword parameter values)

[Jonathan Thornburg]

I suggested the syntax:

# param.ccl
identifier commute_method "how should I commute to work?"
{
work_at_home    :: "real geeks have DSL and work at home ==> no need to commute"
walk            :: "low-tech but works fine"
S_bahn          :: "not that cheap, but works well"
bicycle         :: "medium-tech, works great if you're in decent health"
car             :: "useful for speeding up global warming"
} "walk"
   xxxxxx

Oops, probably don't need those quotes...

ciao,

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