> On Nov 12, 2017, at 10:54 AM, Paul Cantrell via swift-evolution > <swift-evolution@swift.org> wrote: > > >> On Nov 11, 2017, at 8:35 AM, Gwendal Roué via swift-evolution >> <swift-evolution@swift.org> wrote: >> >> I'd suggest `compactMap` as an alternative name, should `filterMap` find too >> much resistance: > > I like that name too, though it’s probably my Ruby experience showing. I like > the clarity of “compact” for nils, “filter” for booleans. I like how fluently > “compactMap” reads. > > If the core team does accept this proposal, I’d trust them to take a minute > to make a considered, opinionated choice about the name. >
You said "compact" removes nil values, so I'd name it "removeNils". -- C. Keith Ray Senior Software Engineer / Trainer / Agile Coach / Writer * http://www.thirdfoundationsw.com/keith_ray_resume_2014_long.pdf * https://leanpub.com/wepntk <- buy my book?
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