Re: A question about 'next'

[Enrico Colombini <erix@...>]

Mike Pall wrote:
> The traversal order stays the same as long as t is not modified
> inbetween. But this is specific to the current implementation of
> the Lua VM. The GC doesn't modify tables (except weak tables).
>
> If you want to rely on that (since you embed a particular Lua
> version, anyway) -- fine. But don't complain, if it breaks with a
> future version or a different VM.

Thanks, you've given me all the information I need to reach a decision. 
I'll ponder it... but I think I'll probably avoid building a minefield I 
could step on in the future :-)

  Enrico