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Micah Waddoups <dev@micahwelf.us> wrote:
> 
> type Some_Record is record
>   item_one:integer;
>   item_two:integer;
> end record;
> 
> Items2 : Some_Record := [40, 90];
> 
> 
> So, basically improving syntax for readability when specifying content. 

If a program does not specify content in the first place, it makes the
specific values a matter of configuration. Seems preferable, to me.

The argument about distinctive syntax via [,] is tempting and supported
when observing newcomers to programming, if memory serves. In particular,
it still does allow for labels.