Design decision for Observable Assignments

[ciscorucinski]

@mcmcclur

o = ({a:1,b:2})

produces the expected Javascript object whether it’s typed into the browser console or into an Observable cell.

Actually this produces an issue. An undefined variable o. All valid Javascipt variable start with let or const

document.querySelector('#my-fun-element').innerText = 'What a fun element!'

…is also valid javascript that fails in Observable. The issue is because the = is serving multiple purposes. Again, variable assignment and hoisted function. They are mutually exclusive. Having some different operator will help explain why this fails.