[R] Another R syntax question

[Peter Dalgaard BSA]

Thomas Lumley <tlumley at u.washington.edu> writes:

> I think it's clear that it will parse as either
> (x==y) != z
> or
> x == (y!=z)
> but not which.

The rule is that everything is left associative except assignment and
exponentiation (and IF, for some reason). If in doubt, just remember
that it is the opposite of assignment and that (x <- y) <- z doesn't
make sense... Of course, using parentheses is more expedient.

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