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Re: function definition

• To: mathgroup at christensen.cybernetics.net
• Subject: Re: function definition
• From: Mark E. Kotanchek <mek at guinan.arl.psu.edu>
• Date: Sun, 23 Oct 94 17:06:21 -0400

   I would call this a bug. Since f[x_] and f[y_] represent exactly the 

   same patterns, I don't see any reason for Mma to keep both 

   definitions ... ?
   

   Anyone's got some viewpoints on this?
   

   Lars M. Johansen

Although I have many problems with Mma, this is one of the more minor ones.  
Essentially, you're asking for automatic garbage collection -- which should  
be pretty easy.

This problem can be handled relatively easily by doing a Remove[f2] to reset  
the definitions. I learned the hard way that I needed to incorporate an  
initial Remove[] of all variables and functions whenever I was developing a  
package. Such a habit helps to reduce the hate and discontent which Mma can  
generate. It allows you to change the function definitions with some  
impunity.

Mark.
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