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Subject: Re: initialize an array (1-D) at elaboration using an expression
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On 10/31/10 7:47 PM, Shark8 wrote:

> As for a better syntax, I'm not sure; but then again I'm not sure that
> an "x:= y if b else z"-style of expression is actually needed given
> that we have declare-blocks.

Conditional expressions are used in aspect specifications.
Specifically in preconditions, postconditions, and type invariants.
The look natural, there.   AI 183 and AI 145.