Semicolons are separators in Pascal, not terminators like in C/C++. The context of usage is different.
The final dot is clarifying the end of the program or unit. It also makes a more clear distinction between the main body or subroutine of the program versus other functions and procedures that are only component parts.
I don't think people are saying that Pascal is a perfect language, as none are, but rather it's an easier to understand and read language. Many teachers would agree with that assessment.
The final dot is clarifying the end of the program or unit. It also makes a more clear distinction between the main body or subroutine of the program versus other functions and procedures that are only component parts.
I don't think people are saying that Pascal is a perfect language, as none are, but rather it's an easier to understand and read language. Many teachers would agree with that assessment.