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Yes. Otherwise it would be at least close to equivalence to a `typedef'.

-manfred

...you want? You could typedef it I suppose (well, use the TypeDef library type when...

While this is D1 I think it applies to D2 as well. Classes can be...

That's a pain in the ass for library users. For example, Goldie uses a...

http://d.puremagic.com/issues/show_bug.cgi?id=3807


Walter Bright <bugzilla@digitalmars.com...

I usually want the aliased type. I can look up what the alias is, but...

Walter:

Both are useful to know for the programmer. See in this enhancement request of...

I don't really have an opinion on it, except that generally when I'm...

+1

Walter, what are your views on emitting the names of aliased types to debug...

...t it be easier to make the typedef a Phobos solution and end
this debate...