On 02/01/2013 03:08 PM, FG wrote: > On 2013-02-01 23:12, Rob T wrote: >>> > // Do not use the older syntax: >>> > alias existing_name new_name; >>> [...] >> >> Maybe something like "use of old syntax is discouraged". > > Don't you think it's way too early to say that? > DMD 2.061 with alias assignment syntax has only been out for a month, > and that's just DMD!
You are right but I had to pick a compiler and stick to it. It would be too much work to use the common subset of the supported features.
My conscience is clear because at least I say this much in 'The Hello World Program' chapter: :)
"dmd has been the reference compiler for the D programming language during the design and development of the language over the years. All of the examples in this book have been tested with dmd. For that reason, it would be the easiest for you to start with dmd and try other compilers only if you have a specific need to."
I then imply that the most recent dmd is used at least for some of the chapters:
"To install the latest version of dmd, go to ..." Ali
