Re: normal order vs. applicative order question

On 2006-01-31 10:12:27 +0100, "H." <hbe123@xxxxxxxxx> said:

Assuming functional programming, is there ever a time when normal order
could be more efficient than applicative order? I didn't think so, but
was reading a page by a TA who implied there was, so perhaps I'm
missing it.


Since you are a 61B fan, Harvey gives a good example in the second lecture
on functional programming.

regards
Diman

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