[phobos] [Fwd: Re: What functions could be added to std.algorithm?]

[Sean Kelly]

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On Aug 2, 2010, at 1:04 PM, Andrei Alexandrescu wrote:

> Hello all,
> 
> I've followed Philippe's work lately, which seems to be of good quality. I suggest we add him to the roster; he could add great value to the likes of std.algorithm. Please reply either to me or the group with your vote and other thoughts before Tue 23:59:59'99'' CST.
> 
> 
> Andrei
> 
> -------- Original Message --------
> Subject: 	Re: What functions could be added to std.algorithm?
> Date: 	Mon, 2 Aug 2010 21:32:29 +0200
> From: 	Philippe Sigaud <philippe.sigaud at gmail.com>
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> 
> On Sun, Aug 1, 2010 at 23:34, Andrei Alexandrescu
> <SeeWebsiteForEmail at erdani.org <mailto:SeeWebsiteForEmail at erdani.org>>
> wrote:
> 
> 
>    I agree that all of the functions you suggested deserve a place in
>    std.algorithm (or std.range). Please add one bugzilla entry or
>    better yet let me know if you'd like to join Phobos's devs (subject
>    to team approval) so you can add them yourself.
> 
> 
> I'd be quite happy to join the Phobos' devs, if they accept me!
> 
> In any case, as Jonathan said, all() and any() are 'bug' 4405. And
> takeWhile is 4535 (as per you suggestion, I added it a few days ago).
> 
> http://d.puremagic.com/issues/show_bug.cgi?id=4535
> 
> 
> 
>    Also, I agree that std.algorithm has gotten a bit large. Any
>    sensible ideas for addressing that should be discussed. Off the top
>    of my head, I'm thinking that mutators vs. non-mutators could be a
>    possible criterion for separation.
> 
>    BTW, it warms my heart to see that our std.algorithm is the fourth
>    Google hit when searching for std::algorithm (or std.algorithm,
>    which seems to produce the same results). I feel std.container can
>    be a similarly compelling offering. *cough*RBTree*cough*Steve*cough*
> 
> 
> That reminds me I've some questions to ask on recursive containers
> (graphs, trees). I'll try to make a post about it.
> 
> 
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