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[–] TheCee@programming.dev 3 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (2 children)

Original poster is right by all accounts, of course. Now, let's come up with exotic significant indentations.

function xyz(a, b):
|   var x = 2

|   if true:
|   |   do_something()
|   else:
|   |   do_something_else()

|   anyway()

Pro: Your editor no longer needs to implement indentation hints.

Con: Looks obstructive if not highlighted like an indentation hint.

Your turn.

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[–] ck_@discuss.tchncs.de 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

The choice of having tabs over spaces is essentially the same as putting up wheelchair ramp / elevators, tactile pavement, etc. or not.

You either care to make life easier for people with disabilities to participate in this particular form of social interaction or you don't give a fuck because "you don't like it".

[–] ono@lemmy.ca 1 points 1 year ago
[–] Magnetar@feddit.de 1 points 1 year ago
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