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| From: | Francois Pottier <fpottier@p...> |
| Subject: | Re: [Caml-list] Future of labels |
Jacques, > To keep the discussion open, here is a 3rd alternative, which involves > making label mode the default mode, removing labels from the standard > library (to keep compatibility with ocaml 2, that's paramount), and > keeping a simplified classic mode for those who don't want to hear of > labels at all. > Would others enjoy moving to label mode at no cost (with libraries > compatible with 2.x) ? That is, would they be ready to write more labels > when they use labeled libraries (like labltk) ? This proposal sounds reasonable to me. But I'd support Judicaël and vote in favor of a single mode. If the designer of a particular library chose to include labels in its API, why should the user not comply? Who are the people who `don't want to hear of labels at all'? -- François Pottier Francois.Pottier@inria.fr http://pauillac.inria.fr/~fpottier/ ------------------- To unsubscribe, mail caml-list-request@inria.fr. Archives: http://caml.inria.fr