Re: [Vala] Methods/ctors overloading

[Frederik <scumm_fredo gmx net>]

Andrés G. Aragoneses wrote:
> Hello. I'm wondering if the difference between Vala and C# wrt
> method/ctor overloading is intentional or is its real support planned in
> the future? I ask this because I think it's a really important feature.
> If not planned, I'd like to know if there would be interest in accepting
> patched for it.
>
> Thanks,
>
>       Andres

It's intentional. Keep in mind that compiled Vala class libraries are
intended to be usable C class libraries as well. For example, function
names like

 my_class_new
 my_class_new_with_foo
 my_class_new_from_bar

are more self-explaining than

 my_class_new0
 my_class_new1
 my_class_new2

I don't think that method/constructor overloading is an important
feature. It adds no additional value for the programmer. The only
drawback is that the programmer has to be more creative with respect to
method/constructor naming. And with clear naming it's more obvious which
method will be called than with method overloading.


Best regards,

Frederik