Re: Code for cond*

[Stefan Monnier]

>    (cond-let
>      (:let var-for-rest value)
>
> Is there a reason why using a keyword here?

It was to "ensure" compatibility with existing `cond` code.

Also it was based on the premise that most `cond`s would *not* use it
since such code is mostly needed to replace things like:

    (let (val)
      (cond
       [...]
       ((foo (setq var (bar)))
        [...])
       [...]))
    
And while such code does occur, it occurs only in a minority of `cond`
uses, so I thought it would be worthwhile for it to "stand out" so as
not to catch the reader by surprise.


        Stefan