RE: [sv-ec] extern methods of parameterized classes - new proposal framework

Perhaps we should use some word other than extern.  Ideally we can
choose another word we've already reserved (there are many to choose
from :-), or if not, go ahead and reserve another one that clearly
indicates the intent.

"export class C ..." 

"public class C ..."

-----Original Message-----
From: owner-sv-ec@eda.org [mailto:owner-sv-ec@eda.org] On Behalf Of
Geoffrey.Coram
Sent: Tuesday, June 26, 2007 3:43 AM
To: Jonathan Bromley
Cc: Gordon Vreugdenhil; SV_EC List
Subject: Re: [sv-ec] extern methods of parameterized classes - new
proposal framework

Jonathan Bromley wrote:
> 
> My only (very tiny) reservation is about the use of the "extern" 
> keyword.  (And yes, I know that all this is different again in C[++]).

> In an "extern function" prototype, the extern prefix means "Here's a
promise that in due 
> course I will supply the details". In "extern class", the prefix means
"I'm delivering 
> on my earlier promise".

I agree: it's quite unexpected that extern is used in the actual
definition.

-Geoffrey

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