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Re: [rvm-core] RVM-767

by R.E.Jones :: Rate this Message:

How about NotifyGC and NoNotifyGC?

I really do think Nicely and Dangerously are too vague, I'd much
prefer longer names that meant something (especially using an IDE like
Eclipse which will do the typing for me - I long ago gave up using a
teletype which hurt my fingers typing).

Of course, if you do use more expressive names, it will be important
to ensure that the name and the function remain in step.

Richard

On 4 Apr 2009, at 00:05, Filip Pizlo wrote:

> The native thread locking classes use terms like "nicely" and
> "dangerously" to denote whether or not the GC is notified when the
> given method causes the thread to block. I cannot think of better
> terms. On the other hand, I have no strong attachment to the current
> naming scheme. Various people have spoken up about this, but I've
> lost track of what naming people wanted.
>
> So. If you think that the current naming scheme is bad, what would
> you prefer? If I don't hear any opinions, I'll keep it as-is.
>
> -F
>
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