Re: Define in let

[Ian Price]

Dmitry Bogatov <address@hidden> writes:

> It seems following is invalid:
>
>    (let ((a 2))
>         (define (foo x) (+ a x)))
>
> I prefer to reduce scope of variable as much as possible, so
> I find this restriction unconvinent. Is is part of standard or technical
> limitation? Is it any workaround?

It's not a limitation, but a misunderstanding. Define creates a binding
in the _current_ scope, not the top level one.


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