5 ms·
> I actually vastly prefer a language without namespaces, All languages have namespaces. It's clear you don't understand the concept. A namespace is an abstrac
by jack9 14y ago
> I actually vastly prefer a language without namespaces,
All languages have namespaces. It's clear you don't understand the concept. A namespace is an abstract container to provide context and ensure uniqueness between items with the same name. User is a namespace. Since you have a global namespace, you have to prefix the name to make another type of User. So yes, naming conventions (which are namespaces that are not enforced by the compiler) are due to the absence of namespaces as a construct. Sheesh.
- jspthrowaway2 14y agoSigh. I understand that perfectly, and I thought it would be implied that I meant "multiple user-defined namespaces" where I, and the commenter I replied to, typed the shorter "namespaces". Sheesh. Bring the pedantry, eh? Your vitriol is uncalled for, and since it's only your second comment ever, you should pause a moment to consider whether Hacker News is the community for you (judging by the two comments you've left so far, it isn't; I recommend Reddit for dick jokes and personal attacks on comprehension).
- jack9 14y ago> multiple user-defined namespaces All namespaces are user defined. You probably meant something other than what you posted, which is why I clarified what you communicated. > Your vitriol is uncalled for, and since it's only your second comment ever It's not my second comment ever. Second comment on Ycombinator, is true, not that it has any bearing. > you should pause a moment to consider whether Hacker News is the community for you The "community" that users declare around individual sites, is an imaginary wall. If you considered my comment an attack on comprehension, that's accurate. I think your ability to communicate is limited by poor understanding and you should rephrase to make an actual point. Or don't.