Re: [swift-evolution] [SE-0011] Re-considering the replacement keyword for "typealias"

2015-12-20 Thread Andrew Hoos via swift-evolution
I second placeholder as the most rational keyword. Every description of the distinct usage of type alias refers to is a placeholder type. placeholder is one word(circumventingCase_issues) and is more descriptive of what it is than associated*. Seems like an easy win. Is there a some reason I am

Re: [swift-evolution] Proposal: Add .times method to Integer type

2015-12-19 Thread Andrew Hoos via swift-evolution
Summary of feedback Cons Block based API prevents return/break/continue Can be implemented by an extension without language changes Vaguely confusable with multiplication Pros Is easier for new learners Removes ambiguity of ..< vs ... (again mostly new learners) shorter than existing syntax