WTF did happen with struct constructor and ref in 2.061 ?

[Andrei Alexandrescu]

On 1/3/13 7:14 PM, Rob T wrote:
> I have several times now pointed out in different threads that we have a
> *big* problem concerning the lack of a process for defining and
> implementing the D specification. It is very encouraging that we're now
> attempting to solve some big issues with the development and release
> process, but it only concerns the branching methods and movement of new
> code into a stable form. The next big ticket, which IMO is much more
> significant a change, is to define a process for managing the D
> specification in a more sensible way, in fact there is no process that
> I'm aware of, and if there is one it's totally dysfunctional.

Agreed.

> At some point this problem has to be dealt with as it's a massive
> inhibitor for anyone to take D seriously. For example, try downloading
> the specification and you'll get http 404, or you get a link to some
> ancient crap from Amazon for .99 cents - seriously!

What's the link?

> Try finding the most current version of the specification (there is no
> version to speak of). What's being proposed for the next big change?
> There's are DIPS, but where are they and how are they linked to the
> endless discussions surrounding them? Etc.

All good points.

> I hope this major issue gets serious attention in the new year after
> 2.061 is released.

This looks like written from back in time. Yes it is getting attention, 
I hoped at least as much is obvious by now.


Andrei