[m-users.] use of list.chunk and head clause determinism

[Volker Wysk]

Hi, Sean!

Am Samstag, dem 20.11.2021 um 10:24 +0000 schrieb Sean Charles
(emacstheviking):
> 
> So I guess the question is, should I use pair() right back at the start of
> the process or how would I inform the compiler in its language that I
> absolutely know and can guarantee that the received parameter is a list of
> size 2, always, for ever. Except when it’s empty. If I use pair() it
> affects other code that performs string conversions.

I don't fully understand what you're trying to do, but I'd simply use pair/2
or two-element-tuples. I looks messy in my eyes to have a list of keys and
values, taking turns. I'd expect the code to become clearer an less error
prone, if you do it with pair(a,b) or {a,b}.

Happy hacking,
Volker

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