...If, for example, one could also instantiate RAII classes at the global scope, then that...

...have a dtor / finalizer, etc..

I think RAII is nice, but it doesn't seem...

...would also still allow D to claim RAII because 'auto' classes are something new for...

...should have the requirement of being 'auto' (as in RAII or RR).

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Regards,
James Dunne

...to be done is the change to RAII syntax.
* Rounding out a few of the...

...pointers.  Some of this will require improved RAII, but some could be done now.  I...

...version{} construct
- properties
- switch-case with strings
- RAII
- array slices
- the 'ditto' keyword in javadoc...

...to use RAII, try-catch-finally, and OnScope"

Should read:

"When to use RAII, try...

...you can have either type inference OR raii for a particular
declaration. Why not both...

...for RAII behaviour and just 'auto a = new bar;' does type inference but no RAII...