[Python-Dev] Proper tail recursion (original) (raw)
Guido van Rossum guido at python.org
Thu Jul 15 16:34:46 CEST 2004
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> Guido continues: > > Another reason is that I don't think it's a good idea to try to > > encourage a Scheme-ish "solve everything with recursion" programming > > style in Python. > > I wouldn't say that tail recursion encouraged a functional style, > rather I would say that refusing to accept a working version of > tail recursion actively discourages the use of that style.
How about: Tail recursion "enables" recursion-oriented (functional) style? :)
Still -1. I was understating my case: I find the "recursion is the basis of everything" attitude harmful.
--Guido van Rossum (home page: http://www.python.org/~guido/)
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