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diff --git a/src/content/chapter0_basics/lesson14_blocks/en.html b/src/content/chapter0_basics/lesson14_blocks/en.html new file mode 100644 index 0000000..bc82e39 --- /dev/null +++ b/src/content/chapter0_basics/lesson14_blocks/en.html @@ -0,0 +1,23 @@ +<p> + Blocks are one or more expressions grouped together with curly braces. Each + expression is evaluated in order and the value of the last expression is + returned. +</p> +<p> + Any variables assigned within the block can only be used within the block. +</p> +<p> + Try uncommenting <code>io.debug(degrees)</code> to see the compile error from + trying to use a variable that is not in scope. +</p> +<p> + Blocks can also be used to change the order of evaluation of binary operators + expressions. +</p> +<p> + <code>*</code> binds more tightly than <code>+</code> so the expression + <code>1 + 2 * 3</code> evaluates to 7. If the <code>1 + 2</code> should be + evaluated first to make the expression evaluate to 9 then the expression can be + wrapped in a block: <code>{ 1 + 2 } * 3</code>. This is similar to grouping + with parentheses in some other languages. +</p> |