Re: [Caml-list] BCP relating to -pack?

[Alex Baretta <alex@barettadeit.com>]

Richard Jones wrote:
> A better way to create a hierarchical namespace seems to be to use
> some character _other than_ '.' (dot) to separate the levels.
> 
> For instance:
> 
>   Pxp_document
>   Net_httpclient   (nearly)

Given the current implementation of namespaces in Ocaml, I agree. For a
new project, I'd adopt this convetion. Currently, I have to decide
whether we have to change all module names to match a sensibile
convention, and consequently all references to the modules within the
code, or if we ought to package everything up with -pack. The second
solution is only viable if it does not break the current code, which is
currently not written with "open Library_name" directives. If this is
not possible, we'll have to stick with cmas and change module names all
over the place, which is highly undesirable.

If the namespace management could be entirely delegated to the command
line parameters of ocamlc, I'd be a happier man.

Alex

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