[swift-evolution] [Draft] scope-based submodules

[Vladimir.S]

Matthew, thank you for sharing this great text!
Unfortunately was not able to read it in details yet, but after looking for 
proposed solution, have a quick question.

You are proposing to have 'submodule' keyword in each file of that 
submodule. How can we then solve such issue: imagine that I have swift file 
with some code in it. I got this file from external 
source(repository/site), I will periodically update it with newer version 
for example. I want to use this file in my two submodules, but don't want 
to 'share' or 'make visible' types/classes/funcs etc from this file with 
other code outside of these submodules.

As I understand, with your suggestion the only way is have two copies of 
that file and append 'submodule' keyword in each. Or I understand the whole 
idea incorrectly? (Sorry then)


On 24.02.2017 22:34, Matthew Johnson via swift-evolution wrote:
> I didn't expect submodules to be a part of the Swift 4 discussion.  When it
> came up I was pleasantly surprised.  I have been thinking about the design
> of a submodule system for quite a while but was planning to wait until it
> was clearly in scope to draft a proposal.  Now that the topic has been
> introduced I decide to write down the design I've been thinking about,
> along with the motivation and goals that underly it.  I understand
> submodules may not be in scope for Swift 4 but wanted to contribute this
> design while the discussion is fresh in everyone's mind.
>
> I am including the contents of the proposal below.  You can also find it on
> Github: https://github.com/anandabits/swift-evolution/blob/scope-based-submodules/proposals/NNNN-scope-based-submodules.md
>
> I am very much looking forward to everyone's feedback!
>.....