On 7/21/2021 11:12 PM, zjh wrote:
> As a `plain user`, I hope to have the same convenience as `C++`.
> I know you are very professional. But, the development of `the D language`,Don't you need a lot of `primary users`?
> IMO, As a language leader, You should provide users with a variety of choices like `C++`.
> When users feel great, they will naturally let their friends to use `D`.
> `C++'s` advantage is although It don't do well, but It provide you basic facilities.
> `D`,the biggest weakness is ecology. Ecology is made up of users. A large number of users may not be as professional as you.
> So I think `d` should work hard on `small details` to gain users.
> I've been saying that the biggest advantage of D is `better c++`, which can attract `C++ programmers`.
> `C++ programmer`, can help `D` in two places, one is to bring the user, the other is to bring the library which brings the user.
> Therefore, D should pay more attention to the experience of the `C++ man`, rather than the average force, resulting in nothing.

One of D's goals is to not have C++ features that cause more problems than they are worth. Of course, this is a judgement call and people have different opinions about it.

It's also pretty clear that every feature C++ has, good or bad, has its adherents and champions.

On 7/21/2021 11:28 PM, rikki cattermole wrote:
> If you can't describe it using words, use code instead.

I tried everything, including that. I really cannot explain it. It was a very frustrating experience.

On 22/07/2021 8:37 PM, Walter Bright wrote:
> On 7/21/2021 11:28 PM, rikki cattermole wrote:
>> If you can't describe it using words, use code instead.
> 
> I tried everything, including that. I really cannot explain it. It was a very frustrating experience.

Oh hmm. I just went looking for it, the only files regarding semantic analysis I thought it could be in yup... 700 LOC method. Found that rather quickly.

That really isn't a good sign I must admit!