Imperative paradigma
Msimbo chanzo unapoandikwa kufuatana na imperative paradigma (tofauti na functional paradigma inayohusu declarative paradigma) assignment inatumiwa sana. Upatikanaji wa assignment statements unatatanisha mtindo wa mkokotoo na imperative programs zikawa na matokeo ya makosa ya aina ya pekee yasiyotokea kwa functional approach.