Re: [jamboost] Some issues

From: Vladimir Prus (ghost_at_[hidden])
Date: 2002-03-26 04:00:37

David Abrahams wrote:

> > I've came across these problems:
> >
> > 1. Calling
> > [ regex.split "/.." / ]
> >
> > returns a list of 1 element, while calling
> >
> > [ regex.split "../" / ]
> >
> > returns a list of two elements, the second one being empty string. Is
> > there a good reason for this asymmetry?
>
> Not that I can think of. Feel free to fix it if you can.

Fixed and comitted. Returns a list of two elements in both cases.

> > 2. When using the "class" module, I have no idea how to call a derived
> > method. It is possible at all? Should we add this ability?
>
> Not sure what you mean by "call a derived method". 

One that was derived. Is 'inherited' a better word?

> Each instance is a
> module with all of the most-derived methods in its rule set. Maybe you
> mean "call a base method?"
> Do you need this capability for something?

I wish I had it once when doing something with abstract targets. I'll explain 
the situation in detail when I need it again.

- Volodya