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digitalmars.D - Re: When will D1 be finished?

reply Jason House <jason.james.house gmail.com> writes:
Walter Bright Wrote:

 Jason House wrote:
 I've also wondered a bit about the impression people have of Walter
 ignoring the things most important to them. Obviously, everyone can't
 talk to Walter directly. I wonder if it would be possible to have
 official delegates on specific aspects of D... People hand picked by
 Walter as expert proxies. For example, changes to std.algorithm (and
 all of Phobos?)  should go through Andrei. I have not tried to come
 up with a list of categories. Having an exhaustive set of D-related
 concerns ans officisl proxies would help focus discussion/efforts. It
 also gives a way for a the most important concerns to be raised to
 Walter directly through back channels such as coffee shop discussions
 , phone calls, e-mail etc.

I've been wondering if it's time for another D conference.

I'm disapointed that you did not comment about any of the ideas I put in my post :( Maybe the implication is that you intend to talk about this issue at the conference just like the whole Phobos vs. Tango thing at the prior conference. Is that right? Sadly, I won't be at any D conferences unless my employer uses D, which I don't expect to happen for a long time :(
May 13 2009
parent reply Walter Bright <newshound1 digitalmars.com> writes:
Jason House wrote:
 I'm disapointed that you did not comment about any of the ideas I put
 in my post :(

I spent most of my work time yesterday composing and posting. I'm sorry I did not comment on everything - it's just impossible. A conference, though, can be a far more effective and efficient way to have these kinds of conversations.
 Sadly, I won't be at any D conferences unless my employer uses D,
 which I don't expect to happen for a long time :(

Sounds like an opportunity! Every employer I've worked at welcomed 'tech' presentations by its employees. You can do one on D, which can spark further interest.
May 13 2009
parent reply Jason House <jason.james.house gmail.com> writes:
Walter Bright Wrote:

 Jason House wrote:
 I'm disapointed that you did not comment about any of the ideas I put
 in my post :(

I spent most of my work time yesterday composing and posting. I'm sorry I did not comment on everything - it's just impossible.

I understand that, but I still reserve the right to be disappointed! Given how positive a response it got in the other reply, I was hoping you'd take a deeper consideration of the ideas. I'm trying to find ways to solve issues instead of complain about them.
 A conference,
 though, can be a far more effective and efficient way to have these
 kinds of conversations.
 
 
 Sadly, I won't be at any D conferences unless my employer uses D,
 which I don't expect to happen for a long time :(

Sounds like an opportunity! Every employer I've worked at welcomed 'tech' presentations by its employees. You can do one on D, which can spark further interest.

I've been doing a bit of that around the office ;)
May 13 2009
parent Walter Bright <newshound1 digitalmars.com> writes:
Jason House wrote:
 I understand that, but I still reserve the right to be disappointed!

I don't blame you, I would be, too.
May 13 2009