Am 15.11.2011 10:39, schrieb Graeme Geldenhuys:
On 15/11/2011, Sven Barth<pascaldra...@googlemail.com> wrote:
In this case the reason is simply backwards compatibilty (note: not Delphi
compatibilty :P ).
But that's my point. I really don't think anybody is writing TP style
programs any more. So wouldn't it make sense to change the default for
the vast majority or programs written with FPC today? Mode TP (-Mtp)
can default to shortstring and mode Delphi or mode ObjFPC can default
to longstrings?
The backwards compatibilty in this case is not for TP, but for FPC code
that uses ObjFPC, but not H+.
In the end you need to discuss this with Florian, Jonas or some other
senior dev who has the final say for this...
Note: mode Delphi already defaults to H+
Just like I think FPC should default to mode ObjFPC (instead of mode
fpc). Though I must admit, I have no idea what the difference are
between those modes.
No classes, no try/except/finally and some other things maybe
Regards,
Sven
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