On 10/30/06, Michael Fawcett <michael.fawcett@gmail.com> wrote:
How about ra_sequence?
Random access sequence sounds like the definition of vector more than a new container type. Actually, I wonder if it is even valid to say that this container supports random access... although it supports the syntax for it, isn't random access defined as being constant time?
Perhaps it would be best to leave the ultimate decision up to the library author, who came up with the idea and may want the privlege of choosing a name for it. If he would prefer to leave the decision to group concensus, we could put the name to a vote.
It seemed like the author was asking for suggestions. I can't speak definitively for the others, but I don't think anyone was presuming to name the library for him.
I guess I felt guilty that I brought up the naming issue, even though he subsequently mentioned he was looking for a better name, because it derailed the topic to some degree. What I meant to say was that focusing on reading through and commenting on his implementation is probably a higher priority, and the name discussion should either be happening parallel to that or it should be put on the back burner. My apologies if the statement sounded accusatory. -Jason