racket / racket/rhombus

Right folds (Racket `for/foldr` alike) in `for`

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Description

Currently there isn’t a way to do right folds in for. Can we think of a way to add this capability?

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Research direction

Start by examining the existing for fold capability and Racket's for/foldr behavior to define what right folds should mean in Rhombus. The issue names no files or tests; done would require an agreed design and an implementation with coverage for the new form.

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Assessment

Domain
compilers
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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