[phobos] Time to get ready for the next release

[David Simcha]

On Fri, Apr 22, 2011 at 10:11 AM, Steve Schveighoffer

> In this case, it's not actually the library designer, but the user of the
> library that is deciding the semantics.  Big difference, and my huge problem
> with D's properties.
>
>  With strict properties, the power is to the library designer to decide on
> semantics.  With loose properties, it's to the user.  You can think you are
> creating a usable API, but it's still possible to abuse it.
>
>  In other words, loose properties prevents *my* designs, even if it makes
> *your* usage possible.  Note that it's your usage, *not* your design that
> you are enforcing.  The API is beyond your control since the user is free to
> call however he/she wants.
>
>  So I think the language shouldn't hinder the library author's designs in
> favor of the caller abusing usage.
>
>  -Steve
>
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If you look at it this way, then I fail to see the problem with a little
abuse.  The library designer doesn't have to read the caller's code.  Why
should he/she care if the API is being abused a little?
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