define should be the keyword for manifest constants

[Gilles G.]

"define" makes no sense if you want to declare a "const" member function.
It could be of great use for manifest constant, but you'd still have to find a word for other const cases...

Steven Schveighoffer Wrote:

> Seriously.  Are we too concerned about stigmas to not use the absolute best 
> word for defining a constant?  Even in the description of a manifest 
> constant, it will be something like:
> 
> to *define* a manifest constant, use enum
> 
> If you use *define* you don't even need an explanation!
> 
> If you are concerned about people not liking define because it *looks* too 
> much like C's #define, then lets also drop goto (because C's is just too 
> error prone), class (because there are slicing problems in C++, and we don't 
> want people to think they still exist in D), struct (because C++'s is just 
> like class, so people will think D structs and classes are the same), etc.
> 
> If you are concerned about adding a new keyword, please, all coders who have 
> used the symbol define, please respond to this thread, and we'll send you a 
> handy script that will update your code to use another keyword of your 
> choice.  Only $6.95 shipping and handling.
> 
> -Steve 
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