DIP: add Bit Fields

[Walter Bright]

On 3/16/2024 2:32 PM, Timon Gehr wrote:
> On 3/7/24 20:42, Walter Bright wrote:
>> If you are still concerned about the layout, like you want a portable file 
>> format, don't use bit fields. Use std.bitmanip.
> 
> Well, that's kind of a foot gun. Portable by default is better.

One thing about language design - there is no rule that overrides every other 
rule. This applies to everything. Every design is a balance of competing interests.