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* [http://d.puremagic.com/issues/show_bug.cgi?id=9238 Issue Report] | * [http://d.puremagic.com/issues/show_bug.cgi?id=9238 Issue Report] | ||
| + | == Inherited constructors == | ||
| + | ==== Description ==== | ||
| + | When inheriting a class, the new class does not inherit its constructors. Any base class constructors need to be manually forwarded to. A library solution to automatically mix-in forwarding constructors is possible, but a language solution is possible too. | ||
| + | Note that C++11 supports [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/C++11#Object_construction_improvement this feature]. | ||
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| + | ==== Threads ==== | ||
| + | * [http://forum.dlang.org/post/ddjpmg$239v$1@digitaldaemon.com August 2005 Discussion] | ||
| + | * [http://forum.dlang.org/post/op.tocyirzyusumhd@mist February 2007 Discussion] | ||
| + | * [http://forum.dlang.org/post/f3pisd$4vi$3@digitalmars.com June 2007 Discussion] | ||
| + | * [http://forum.dlang.org/post/fqk4jb$n76$1@digitalmars.com March 2008 Discussion] | ||
| + | * [http://forum.dlang.org/post/heuuk9$1nfq$1@digitalmars.com November 2009 Discussion] | ||
| + | * [http://forum.dlang.org/post/i3etqg$1o8s$1@digitalmars.com August 2010 Discussion] | ||
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| + | === Bug reports === | ||
| + | * [https://issues.dlang.org/show_bug.cgi?id=9066 Issue 9066 - Add constructor inheritance feature] | ||
== Automatic Reference Counting (ARC) as an alternative to D's Garbage Collector == | == Automatic Reference Counting (ARC) as an alternative to D's Garbage Collector == | ||
Revision as of 21:34, 20 April 2014
D is an evolving and complex language. New features are proposed, unexpected interaction in old ones get found, design issues are raised. All this may involve hard debates in D newsgroup and if often forgotten. This page serves as an index for major design discussions and proposals.
Formal improvement proposals can be found on the main DIP index.
Contents
Properties
Description
Initial @property design has issues. How can it be changed or even discarded at all?
Thread
- Initial discussion where this topic has rised
- Walters follow-up with proposal to kill property, most info here
Essential moments
Proposals
Access specifiers and symbol visibility
Description
Currently there is feature like "static global" in C or "unnamed namespace" in C++. Access specifiers for module-level symbols control access, not visibility. Ability to hide symbols needs to be added without breaking current access system.
As a result of discussion, Walter has asked for DIP on this topic.
Essential moments
Thread
- Initial thread that has raised this topic
- Follow-up about current state of affairs
- Access specifiers and visibility - combined data to make a decision upon
Proposal
auto ref
Description
Essential moments
Thread
volatile
Threads
- October 2013 Discussion
- September 2013 Discussion
- July 2012 Discussion
- July 2004 Discussion
- June 2004 Discussion
- May 2004 Discussion
- March 2002 Discussion
Essential Moments
Proposals
final-by-default
Threads
Essential Moments
- Manu provides justification for
final-by-default - Walter concedes
- Walter posts decision citing JSON regression and almost losing a client.
- Client affected by JSON regression steps forward encouraging gradual, managed change
- Andrei puts his foot down stating there will be no
final-by-default in the D programming language.
rvalue references
Threads
Inherited constructors
Description
When inheriting a class, the new class does not inherit its constructors. Any base class constructors need to be manually forwarded to. A library solution to automatically mix-in forwarding constructors is possible, but a language solution is possible too.
Note that C++11 supports this feature.
Threads
- August 2005 Discussion
- February 2007 Discussion
- June 2007 Discussion
- March 2008 Discussion
- November 2009 Discussion
- August 2010 Discussion
Bug reports
Automatic Reference Counting (ARC) as an alternative to D's Garbage Collector
Threads
Essential Moments
- {Feel free add some}
