Why is array.reverse a property and not a method?

[Andrei Alexandrescu]

On 07/13/2010 11:30 AM, eris wrote:
> Andrei Alexandrescu Wrote:
>
>> std.stdio ->  std.io
>>
>> Rationale: stuttering sucks.
>>
>
> Absolutely.
>
>> BidirectionalRange ->  DoublyEndedRange
>>
>> Rationale: bidirectional suggests something that can move *in*
>> either direction, whereas in fact the range can be shortened from
>> either end.
>
> It's an improvement, but I believe the proper English prefix for
> something that is doubly-reflective in that sense is "Duplex".  It's
> also easier and shorter to pronounce.  Say it with me now:
>
> "DuplexRange"
>
> Keep up the awesome work Andre.
>
> BTW: D really needs some promotional work.  Would there be any chance
> that you or Walter could give a talk at Google?  A short presentation
> with a list of topics that could improve D would be great as a way to
> get Google Summer of Code resources allocated.

Google invited me for a talk via Benjamin Shropshire (thanks!). I am 
waiting for my manager's approval.

Andrei