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

[KennyTM~]

On Jul 14, 10 00:30, eris wrote:
> Andrei Alexandrescu Wrote:
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>> std.stdio ->  std.io
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>> Rationale: stuttering sucks.
>>
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> Absolutely.
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>> BidirectionalRange ->  DoublyEndedRange
>>
>> Rationale: bidirectional suggests something that can move *in* either
>> direction, whereas in fact the range can be shortened from either end.
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> 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:
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> "DuplexRange"
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When one say "duplex" it's usually associated with telecommunication 
(half-duplex/full-duplex) or printing (duplex = two-sided).

And usually it's called "Double-ended" (as in Double-ended queue), not 
Doubly ended.
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> 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.
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