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Sum types are a different issue (even if somewhat related) than what I am talking about. Even if sum types were introduced, it would not help with nil values b
by Seb-C 3y ago
Sum types are a different issue (even if somewhat related) than what I am talking about.
Even if sum types were introduced, it would not help with nil values because - as you said - backward compatibility won't be broken.
If I had the luxury of spare time to contribute, I would probably spend it switching away to another richer language instead, because it would be cheaper, solve more of my problems and with a higher degree of certainty. And that's not even mentioning the attitude and toxicity of the community compared to most of other languages facing critics and ideas.
- xyzzy_plugh 3y agoWhat toxicity? This doesn't track for me. > backward compatibility won't be broken. I'm not sure what your point is anymore. You are clearly divested. Your assessment is totally unfounded. What are you trying to accomplish here?
- Seb-C 3y agoPersonal attacks are not welcome and against HN guidelines. You can disagree with me and criticize my points, but I do not feel like it's done in a good faith or is leading to anything constructive. So I'm going to stop the discussion here and let the readers judge by themselves what I meant, and what to conclude about it.
- xyzzy_plugh 3y agoI mean no ill intent, I genuinely have no idea what you're arguing towards. You repeatedly claim dogma and even toxicity (!) where I can find no evidence of either -- that certainly doesn't feel like good faith to me. It feels like FUD.