Scope functions are still huge. Yes, deep let chains can certainly be considered an antipattern (sometimes I like the approach of writing them, then transforming to more imperative for readability, I think readability peaks at a mix of imperative with some shallow .let), but I miss them in any language that is not kotlin.
Variables should be the exception, not the norm. I have no patience for names that designate some fluid work in progress instead of a value.
Variables should be the exception, not the norm. I have no patience for names that designate some fluid work in progress instead of a value.