Phobos Quality

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This page documents the level of quality that Phobos strives for. Especially new modules should be judged according to these guidelines.


Documentation

  • Uses complete english sentences with correct syntax, grammar, and punctuation.
  • Uses precise technical terms. Avoids colloquialisms.
  • A synopsis at the beginning motivates the module with an example.
  • All members are explained with examples which should also be unit tests.
  • Honestly describe limitations and dangers.

Code

  • Follows the style guide and being consistent in general.
  • Appropriate unittesting, coverage should be at or near 100%.
  • Avoid unnecessarily importing other Phobos modules.
  • Try to not require a garbage collector (this is not a must).
  • Module boundary is sensible, which means no temptation to split it into multiple modules nor to merge it into another module.
  • Observe usual good engineering practices (clarity, one entity/one responsibility, avoid code duplication etc).
  • Maximal pure, @safe, and nothrow unless deduction is in effect.