atom for_

Definitions:

string
Source: /avail/Avail/Foundation/Bootstrap/Fallible Primitives
Categories: Primitives, Name Resolution, Queries
Answer the atom referenced by the specified name in the module currently undergoing compilation. If this name already refers to an atom in scope, i.e., either one 1) imported through the Uses or Extends sections of the current module's header, 2) introduced by the Names section of the current module's header, or 3) introduced by dynamic publication then answer this atom. Otherwise, privately introduce a new atom.
Position Name Type Description
Parameters
1 localName string The name by which this atom is known locally.
Returns atom The requested atom.
Raises
ambiguous-name exception
loading-is-over exception