The MergeFrom semantics are clearly defined: For primitive types the values are replaced when set; for repeated types the values are concatenated.
It would be a useful enhancement to support a second method: MergeFromReplace – which would have symmetric behavior for primitive as well as repeated types. Instead of concatenating the array elements – the array contents of the source (if set) – would replace the array contents of the destination. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Protocol Buffers" group. To post to this group, send email to protobuf@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to protobuf+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/protobuf?hl=en.
