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Re: R: Re: [aspectj-users] ITD syntax
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On Mon, Dec 8, 2008 at 2:30 PM, Andy Clement <andrew.clement@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> I like the idea of simplifying the syntax but I keep changing my mind
> over the syntax I most prefer. It is probably this actually:
>
>> intertype(AnotherClass){
>>
>> public String someVar;
>>
>> public String getSomeVar(){
>> return someVar;
>> }
>> }
>
> Since everything is there and it is clear. I'm just nervous about new
> keywords and how easily I can persuade the compiler to deal with it.
> I would see this just as syntax sugar on the current ITD model though,
> and not change any semantics to say that it means anything like a
> mixin/delegation model.
How about this way to avoid a new keyword:
Options 1:
within(AnotherClass) {
public String someVar;
public String getSomeVar(){
return someVar;
}
}
Pros: May read naturally --> "within AnotherClass, declare the following"
Cons: Will the use of within confuse developers with its usage in pointcut?
Options 2:
AnotheClass.{
public String someVar;
public String getSomeVar(){
return someVar;
}
}
Pros: Easy to explain the bulk ITD syntax compared to regular ITD
syntax-- dot and a member or dot and members.
Cons: Too subtle a use of "."?
-Ramnivas