The Case Against Autodecode

[Andrei Alexandrescu via Digitalmars-d]

On 05/28/2016 03:04 PM, Walter Bright wrote:
> On 5/28/2016 5:04 AM, Andrei Alexandrescu wrote:
>> So it harkens back to the original mistake: strings should NOT be
>> arrays with
>> the respective primitives.
>
> An array of code units provides consistency, predictability,
> flexibility, and performance. It's a solid base upon which the
> programmer can build what he needs as required.

Nope. Not buying it.

> A string class does not do that

Buying it. -- Andrei