On 12/7/18 5:55 AM, Andrew Dinn wrote:
On 07/12/2018 10:31, Remi Forax wrote:
what about adding "tries to" to the @implSpec section
As much as is reasonably practical, the {@code hashCode} method defined
by class {@code Object} tries to return distinct integers for distinct objects.
An algorithm can try? I suspect not until we reach the singularity so
beloved of sci-fi hacks (I'm not holding my breath). So, in the
interests of precisely nailing the colour of this bike-shed and modulo
any unforeseen developments in Artificial Intelligence, I'd suggest this
psychologism-free alternative:
As far as is reasonably practical, the {@code hashCode} method defined
by class {@code Object} returns distinct integers for distinct objects.
Hi Andrew,
I agree, anthropomorphisms in documentation sound quite odd. Also, "as far as"
is an improvement. I'll use your suggestion.
Thanks,
s'marks
