DIPX: Enum Literals / Implicit Selector Expression

[Mike Parker]

On Thursday, 30 June 2022 at 11:26:01 UTC, ryuukk_ wrote:

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> This is exactly why we need it to be implemented, to avoid 
> putting things in the global scope and therefore leaking

I think "need" is a strong word here. I'm arguing we don't "need" 
it. I understand some people want it.

>
> It better to make use of the type system and be a little more 
> cleaner without having to rely on mixin/template/imports
>
> It should just work

Why should it just work, though? What justifies the potential 
confusion of having two different meanings for `.foo` when we 
already have `with`, and `auto`, and the ability to mixin aliases 
for those who really, really, want it.

To be clear, I do think adding this feature with the proposed 
syntax would be a mistake because it's one more potential point 
of confusion for new users. But on a personal level, I'm 
ambivalent. If it were added, I'd say "meh" and move on. I'm just 
pushing for some strong justification.