On Thursday, 16 July 2015 at 05:51:01 UTC, Mike wrote:
C++ also have related use of the word "pack":
http://en.cppreference.com/w/cpp/language/parameter_pack
I propose simply "Pack".
I know Ola is making light of this situation and many of you find
this discussion beneath you, but we need a name, and with the
release looming we need it relatively soon.
I've creating a pull request for "Pack"
(https://github.com/D-Programming-Language/phobos/pull/3494)
which is inspired by C++'s parameter_pack as linked in the
previous post.
From the description:
"A template parameter pack is a template parameter that accepts
zero or more template arguments (non-types, types, or templates).
A function parameter pack is a function parameter that accepts
zero or more function arguments.
A template with at least one parameter pack is called a variadic
template."
Given that that D has its roots in C++ and this construct is
similar to the one in question, it seems like a good fit.
I prefer `Pack` over `AliasPack` or other variations because it's
more general and allows us to be more specific in the future with
`TypePack`, `ExpressionPack`, `AliasPack`, etc... later, but I'll
be happy to change it if that's what you all wish.
Ultimately, though, it's going to be a judgment call, and I hope
having a pull request ready to go makes things easier on those
who have to make the call. If it doesn't work, you know where
the close button is.
Mike
