Ralph Goers wrote:
Sylvain Wallez wrote:
Glen Ezkovich wrote:
Yes, changes are possible, and each time some have occured we have
made sure that existing code will either run in compatibility mode
(with the appropriate deprectation logs) or fail hard by explaining
what's happening.
The problem here is that the semantics of an existing method changes,
and existing code will still compile and run, but with the wrong
data. Hence these two steps.
Sylvain
I can see you're set on doing it this way say I'm not sure why I'm
posting. Well, yes I am....
It would probably be easier for everyone if getId() just went away
never to be seen again. Just pick some other name that doesn't
conflict. That is why I suggested getLocalName() and getFullName().
Or whatever.
Hmm... localName and fullName have no ambiguity that id and name may
have, and aren't that long enough to type. And don't require that
two-steps approach. Lots of advantages...
I'll sleep on this, but I think I finally like fullName and localName :-)
Sylvain
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