Why is D unpopular

[rikki cattermole]

On 14/06/2022 5:08 AM, Ali Çehreli wrote:
> I was surprised too. Then I realized D's view was better that C++'s (my 
> frame of reference at the time). Then I realized I've been under the 
> influence of C++'s view of OOP. Then I thought more about what 
> encapsulation actually means. Then I realized encapsulation has nothing 
> to do with access control. I am much happier with this repaired frame of 
> reference.

Replace C++ with Java and I'm the same.

> I find D's 'private' very useful and I doubt a single project had any 
> problem with it.

Same.

I've got many more problems with export being a visibility modifier than 
private has ever given me.