Swift does away with pointers == pervasive ARC

[Walter Bright via Digitalmars-d]

On 6/17/2014 11:38 AM, Nick Sabalausky wrote:
> That isn't necessarily a deal-breaker for certain applications.

I do know that.


> Again, nobody's saying "ARC is definitely better/worthwhile".

Yes, they are, and the problems/costs of ARC are dismissed as either 
insignificant or something that ordinary compiler technology can overcome.

I can't even get anyone to examine what code is generated for a DEC. It's like 
arguing about the best route from Seattle to Denver while refusing to look at a map.