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| + | Initial @property design has issues. How can it be changed or even discarded at all? | ||
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* [[Property Discussion Proposal 1]] | * [[Property Discussion Proposal 1]] | ||
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| + | === Access specifiers and symbol visibility === | ||
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| + | 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. | ||
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| + | As a result of discussion, Walter has asked for DIP on this topic. | ||
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| + | ===== Essential moments ===== | ||
| + | * [http://forum.dlang.org/thread/iakfgxjlfzrbxerxpria@forum.dlang.org?page=10#post-kb86il:241u9v:241:40digitalmars.com Walters final resolution about topics to cover in DIP] | ||
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| + | === Thread === | ||
| + | * [http://forum.dlang.org/thread/iakfgxjlfzrbxerxpria@forum.dlang.org Initial thread that has raised this topic] | ||
| + | * [http://forum.dlang.org/thread/llizpsrachdtqtshppud@forum.dlang.org Follow-up about current state of affairs] | ||
Revision as of 21:01, 27 January 2013
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.
Contents
Main DIP index
Discussed design issues and free-form proposals
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.
