Can anyone explain (perhaps with an example) why the R Language Definitions (Version 2.15.2, 2012-10-26, DRAFT) says the following in section 3.2.6?
"To choose from a list of alternatives that already exists switch() may not be the best way to select one for evaluation. It is often better to use eval() and the subset operator, [[, directly via eval(x[[condition]])." I can't quite figure out the reasoning behind the recommendation or how to make good use of it. Many thanks, Mauricio [[alternative HTML version deleted]] ______________________________________________ R-help@r-project.org mailing list https://stat.ethz.ch/mailman/listinfo/r-help PLEASE do read the posting guide http://www.R-project.org/posting-guide.html and provide commented, minimal, self-contained, reproducible code.