Re:The use of `class` for things that should be simple free ...
by JoeAltmaier on Thursday May 28, 2020 @08:53AM
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Except for the title of the OP, which seems argumentative.
The context pointer for an encapsulated set of functionality, need not be passed around. It adds little or nothing. In a language full of encapsulated functionality, it stands out like Chekov's Gun. I'd argue, there better be a damn good reason to deviate for normal practice. And not just 'I prefer the explicit'.
The context pointer for an encapsulated set of functionality, need not be passed around. It adds little or nothing. In a language full of encapsulated functionality, it stands out like Chekov's Gun. I'd argue, there better be a damn good reason to deviate for normal practice. And not just 'I prefer the explicit'.