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=== Access specifiers and symbol visibility ===
 
=== Access specifiers and symbol visibility ===
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===== 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.
 
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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* [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]
 
* [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]
  
=== Thread ===
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* [http://forum.dlang.org/thread/iakfgxjlfzrbxerxpria@forum.dlang.org Initial thread that has raised this topic]
 
* [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]
 
* [http://forum.dlang.org/thread/llizpsrachdtqtshppud@forum.dlang.org Follow-up about current state of affairs]

Revision as of 21:02, 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.

Main DIP index

DIPs

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
Essential moments

Property Discussion Wrap-up

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