[swift-evolution] [Review] SE-0136: Memory Layout of Values

[Brandon Knope]

Can someone quickly explain what this new API does compared to what SE-101 had?

I'm trying hard to see what's being added here but my brain isn't working

Brandon

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> On Aug 7, 2016, at 10:18 PM, Dave Abrahams via swift-evolution <swift-evolution at swift.org> wrote:
> 
> 
> on Sun Aug 07 2016, Karl <razielim-AT-gmail.com> wrote:
> 
>>>    * What is your evaluation of the proposal?
>> 
>> +1
>> 
>> Although if I was nitpicking I prefer the name “ofInstance” (as in the
>> stdlib private function) to “ofValue”.
> 
> The problem with “ofInstance” is that a class instance will be reported
> to be the same size as Int.  Most people think of a class instance as
> the place where its stored properties live, not the reference.
> 
>> 
>> What is the standard nomenclature? Whereas I would distinguish between
>> “objects/instances” and “values”, I’ve started referring to all Swift
>> things as “objects” and “instances”, even if they are value types.
>> 
>> 
>>>    * Is the problem being addressed significant enough to warrant a
>>>         change to Swift?
>> 
>> Yes
>> 
>>>    * Does this proposal fit well with the feel and direction of
>>>         Swift?
>> 
>> Yes
>> 
>>>    * If you have used other languages or libraries with a similar 
>>>         feature, how do you feel that this proposal compares to those?
>> 
>> I think the metatype system needs revising for Swift >3.0, but given
>> time constraints this is the best solution
>> 
>>>    * How much effort did you put into your review? A glance, a
>>>         quick reading, or an in-depth study?
>> 
>> Followed prior discussion, read proposal
>> 
>>> 
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>>> 
>>> Dave Abrahams
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