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Added some information on sequences.

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Clay Sweetser 2013-10-20 11:36:19 -04:00
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@ -893,11 +893,12 @@ integers from 0 to ``len(A)-1``. An array expression may be constructed by the
array constructor ``[]``. array constructor ``[]``.
`Sequences`:idx: are similar to arrays but of dynamic length which may change `Sequences`:idx: are similar to arrays but of dynamic length which may change
during runtime (like strings). A sequence ``S`` is always indexed by integers during runtime (like strings). Sequences are implemented as growable arrays,
from 0 to ``len(S)-1`` and its bounds are checked. Sequences can be allocating pieces of memory as items are added. A sequence ``S`` is always
constructed by the array constructor ``[]`` in conjunction with the array to indexed by integers from 0 to ``len(S)-1`` and its bounds are checked.
sequence operator ``@``. Another way to allocate space for a sequence is to Sequences can be constructed by the array constructor ``[]`` in conjunction
call the built-in ``newSeq`` procedure. with the array to sequence operator ``@``. Another way to allocate space for a
sequence is to call the built-in ``newSeq`` procedure.
A sequence may be passed to a parameter that is of type *open array*. A sequence may be passed to a parameter that is of type *open array*.