D as A Better C?

[Brad Roberts]

On 2/11/14, 3:41 PM, Andrei Alexandrescu wrote:
> On 2/11/14, 1:10 PM, Walter Bright wrote:
>> On 2/11/2014 12:53 PM, Steven Schveighoffer wrote:
>>> I think you overestimate the size of this project.
>>
>> I agree it's not a big deal. It's just implementing a switch that
>> disables a list of features. The switch even already exists, though it
>> is incomplete.
>>
>> The payoff is the embedded market is huge, and this can greatly expand
>> D's presence in the marketplace.
>
> It's yet another opportunity to waste focus. (But then it goes to prove
> that everybody does what they want...)
>
> Andrei

It's analogous to estimating the cost of any other new feature.  It's 
far more than the cost of just the implementation.

I don't disagree with doing it, not at all, but also have a concern with 
under estimating the costs.