> On Jun 2, 2017, at 4:06 AM, Jaden Geller <jaden.gel...@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> I don’t know if you’re aware, but you can extend arbitrary nominal types with
> literal syntax.
>
> ```
> extension FixedSizedArray: ExpressibleAsDictionaryLiteral { … }
> ```
>
> Nothing special needs to be done on the implementation side to make this
> possible. If fixed sized arrays are not nominal types (like tuples, unlike
> `Array`s), then you will only be able to give this sugar to types that wrap
> them, not the type itself (w/o special support).
I don’t think that’ll work with the “where” clauses and “default” values in the
new syntax.
> What’s the discussion on enhanced array and dictionary literals? I think I
> missed that.
This is the discussion. I’m asking if this “enhanced array” syntax I just came
up with would interfere with the existing dictionary syntax from a parsing
perspective.
—
Daryle Walker
Mac, Internet, and Video Game Junkie
darylew AT mac DOT com
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