On: Proposal: Go should have generics

[lucozade]

I quite like the logical progression though:

+ People keep telling me we should be able to implement a map function in go.

+ I implemented a map function in go.

+ The map function was ugly, slow, unsafe and generally an abomination.

Conclusion? You don't need a map function in go.

You may not agree but you have to admire his dedication to the One True Way whatever is put in his way. Even if it's him that's erecting pretty impressive roadblock himself.

[xenadu02 → lucozade]

It's the equivalent of PHP developers claiming the way PHP works if great.

I've used generics in several languages now and it's so awesome for reducing boilerplate and duplicated code.

The guy is just flat out wrong.

[s_kilk → lucozade]

The mental gymnastics required to adhere to the One True Way are certainly impressive.

[enneff → lucozade]

> Conclusion? You don't need a map function in go.

I don't see Rob making that conclusion anywhere.