On 3/4/2024 3:19 PM, HenHanna wrote:
> gggg gggg wrote:
>
>> On Wednesday, June 7, 2023 at 6:09:39 PM UTC-7, gggg gggg wrote:
>>> According to Chatbot BARD:
>>>
>>> The Japanese expression 流派 (ryuuha) can be translated into English
>>> as "school" or "school of thought." It is used to refer to a group of
>>> people who share a common philosophy or approach to a particular
>>> discipline. In the context of martial arts, ryuuha refers to a
>>> particular style of martial arts. For example, Shotokan is a ryuuha
>>> of karate, and Aikido is a ryuuha of jujitsu.
>>> The word ryuuha is made up of two kanji characters:
>>>           流 (ryu) - meaning "flow" or "stream"           派 (ha) -
>>> meaning "faction" or "group"
>>> Together, these two characters suggest the idea of a group of people
>>> who are flowing together in the same direction. This is a fitting
>>> metaphor for a martial arts ryuuha, as the members of such a group
>>> are all working together to achieve a common goal.
>>> In addition to martial arts, the term ryuuha can also be used to
>>> refer to schools of thought in other disciplines, such as philosophy,
>>> religion, or art. For example, there are many different ryuuha of Zen
>>> Buddhism, each with its own unique approach to the practice of Zen.
>>> The term ryuuha is a reminder that there is no single "right" way to
>>> do anything. There are many different schools of thought and
>>> approaches to any given discipline, and it is up to each individual
>>> to find the one that works best for them.
>

>> Could RYUUHA be translated as GUILD?
>
>
>
>  possibly...
>> For example, Shotokan is a ryuuha of karate, and Aikido is a ryuuha of
>> jujitsu.
>
>
> Tea ceremony: Different schools of tea ceremony emphasize different
> aspects of the practice, such as the specific movements, utensils, and
> philosophy. Some of the major schools include Urasenke, Omotesenke, and
> Mushashino.
>
>
> Flower arrangement: Similar to tea ceremony, there are various schools
> of ikebana (flower arrangement) with distinct styles and techniques.
> Some prominent schools include Ikenobo, Sogetsu, and Ohara.
>
>
>
> Other disciplines: The concept of ryūha extends beyond artistic
> practices and can be found in various fields like calligraphy (shodō),
> incense appreciation (kōdō), and even cuisine, where different regions
> or restaurants may have their own distinct styles.
>
>
> Overall, the concept of ryūha plays a significant role in Japanese
> culture, representing the传承 (denshō, transmission) of knowledge and
> traditions from generation to generation while allowing for the
> development of diverse styles and expressions within each discipline.

For example, in Python, some ppl like to use the

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style, which i don't like because it takes up more (too many) lines

On Sun, 7 Jul 2024 12:32:50 -0700, HenHanna wrote:

> For example, in Python, some ppl like to use the
>
> { . . .
> }
>
> style, which i don't like because it takes up more (too many) lines

I prefer

{
. . .
}

Sun, 7 Jul 2024 21:27:39 -0000 (UTC): Lawrence D'Oliveiro
<ldo@nz.invalid> scribeva:

>On Sun, 7 Jul 2024 12:32:50 -0700, HenHanna wrote:
>
>> For example, in Python, some ppl like to use the
>>
>> { . . .
>> }
>>
>> style, which i don't like because it takes up more (too many) lines
>
>I prefer
>
> {
> . . .
> }

So do I. In C, that is. Never learnt Python.
--
Ruud Harmsen, https://rudhar.com

On Mon, 08 Jul 2024 12:37:23 +0200, Ruud Harmsen wrote:

> Sun, 7 Jul 2024 21:27:39 -0000 (UTC): Lawrence D'Oliveiro
> <ldo@nz.invalid> scribeva:
>
>>I prefer
>>
>> {
>> . . .
>> }
>
> So do I. In C, that is. Never learnt Python.

Python is a great timesaver for many simple, and even not-so-simple,
programming tasks.