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> An array can be easily swapped for a function without requiring major cha=
nges all over the place, as array indexing and function calls have the same=
 syntax.

A(I) :=3D 7;

Swap(A(I), A(J));

Sort_Subarray(A(1..10));

...

Not really.

Arrays are *not* exchangeable with function calls. Therefore, the fact that=
 they have similar syntax is more a source for confusion than any genuine a=
dvantage. Also, the bracketing used is different from any other popular pro=
gramming language, which further adds to confusion. Also, it cannot be easi=
ly found by text-based tools without complete semantic capability (grep, et=
c.).

--=20
Maciej Sobczak * http://www.inspirel.com