Syntax: Escape hatch for unicode haters

Why is it a problem if someone else’s code use ? Suppose you come across another package that uses . Or someone who uses in example code for a post on discourse. How does that pose a practical difficulty for you?

The only problem that arises in my mind is if a newcomer doesn’t know that they can also type <=, i.e. if they see that example and think that they must type . That could indeed be off-putting to some people! But it’s also a confusion that can be cleared up in a few seconds. (It’s not like is a symbol whose meaning is unfamiliar!)

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