David --

> I noticed that for converting numbers to integers and back there are the
> named operators "iton" and "ntoi", but for conversions to and from PMCs the
> "set" operator is used.
> 
> Should we make all conversions have their own ops (e.g., pton, ptoi, ...) or
> should we push all conversions into the set operator.  I vote for implicit
> conversions in the "set" operator (i.e., moving iton and ntoi into set
> operations)

Back in September I suggested something similar.

  http://archive.develooper.com/perl6-internals%40perl.org/msg04099.html

I still support the idea, but would like Simon / Dan to chime in.


Regards,
 
-- Gregor
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