Change some keywords and enum manifests?

[Ellery Newcomer]

On 04/27/2010 10:32 AM, Aziz K. wrote:
> Hi,
>
> Since we've got the attribute syntax (@identifier), wouldn't it be good
> to convert certain keywords to use this syntax?
>
> E.g.:
> nothrow -> @nothrow
> pure -> @pure
>
> Bam! Two fewer keywords in the language. :-)

One thing about D that appeals to me is the fact that you don't have to 
type that stupid at symbol for the various attributes. I must be in a 
minority, though.

>
> On a related note, I would like to suggest to get rid of the ugly enum
> manifest syntax.
>
> Possibilities:
>
> 1. Use 'pure' or @pure for marking manifest variables. (In case the
> suggestion above is not accepted.)
> 2. Use new @manifest attribute. E.g.:
>
> enum int x = 2010; // Instead of this,
> @manifest int x = 2010; // we use this. :-) :D

This one's an improvement.

>
>
> The current enum manifest syntax really hurts my eyes and my feelings as
> a compiler writer. Please, reconsider.
>