Inferring static array size

[ryuukk_]

On Sunday, 28 April 2024 at 09:31:01 UTC, NotYouAgain wrote:
> The idea is simple, really, really simple.
>
> Instead of this:
>
>  int[5] a = [1, 2, 3, 4, 5];
>
> allow this:
>
>  int[$_] a = [1, 2, 3, 4, 5];
>
> Both are static arrays.
>
> Having to change the length everytime i change the 
> initialisation list is a pain in the $____
>
> The compiler infers the size in the second example, based on 
> the number of elements in the initialisation list. Just like C 
> can do.

YES please, this is long overdue, there is no reason to not have 
this

However, i don't like the proposed syntax, it should be 1 
character to type, and should not be a ugly one

`_` should be enough