Passing dynamic arrays

[Pelle Månsson]

On 11/26/2010 07:22 PM, Bruno Medeiros wrote:
> But more importantly, there is a simple solution: don't write such code,
> don't use arrays like if they are lists, preallocate instead and then
> fill the array. So with this alternative behavior, you can still write
> efficient code, and nearly as easily.

What about when you don't know the length before, or working with 
immutable elements?

> The only advantage of the current behavior is that it is more noob
> friendly, which is an advantage of debatable value.

I believe you will find to have that exactly backwards.