DIP74 - where is at?

[Andrei Alexandrescu via Digitalmars-d]

On 10/11/15 10:53 AM, deadalnix wrote:
>
> I'm saying that DIP 25 was implemented and showed that it was too
> limited. The various experiment with it showed that is wasn't enough
> (ref counted objects) or required to jump though a lot of hoops for
> somewhat disappointing result (ref counted arrays).
>
> DIP74 is a direct result of DIP25 limitations. I think we should start
> by acknowledging that the DIP25 experiment was not a success before
> taking it for granted and proceed.
>
> I do think a buffed up version of DIP25 would make DIP74 obsolete (or
> implementable as a library).

Walter and I are happy with DIP25, and the fact of the matter is we 
weren't surprised more complementary work is needed. So no, I won't 
acknowledge what I don't believe.

I'd say the one way to get things looked at seriously is to create a 
DIP. That's no guarantee it will be accepted but there is a guarantee 
that our chat at DConf is not sufficient even as a basis for further study.


Andrei