Assertion syntax in error in the manual? #3388
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I'm a complete neophyte to Nix, but based on the example in manual and looking in `nixpkgs` a bit it seems like the actual `assert` syntax is `assert e1 -> e2` not `assert e1; e2`. If I'm got this garbled, please ignore of course, but even if so I think it's still worth pointing out that for a new learner this explanation and example _seem_ contradictory_ as written and could probably be clarified.
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While very often used together, |
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Ok, I see. Thanks for clarifying. I guess part of what made this confusing for me is that the implication operator isn't introduced until after |
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I'm a complete neophyte to Nix, but based on the example in the manual and looking in
nixpkgsa bit it seems like the actualassertsyntax isassert e1 -> e2notassert e1; e2. If I've got this garbled, please ignore of course, but even if so I think it's still worth pointing out that for a new learner this explanation and example seem contradictory as written and could probably be clarified.