JuliaArrays / JuliaArrays/OffsetArrays.jl
Should we export IdOffsetRange?
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Description
#266 contained a use case where having a real offset range seemed necessary. We have one, IdOffsetRange, which is not exported. Should we export it? What kind of trouble is that likely to cause? And if we export it, should we rename it? It's "id" only under certain circumstances.
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Research direction
Start with issue #266 and inspect the current definition and export status of IdOffsetRange. Determine whether making it public creates compatibility or naming concerns, then document a maintainer-approved decision and any follow-up scope.
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- Tech stack
- julia
- Domain
- api
- Issue type
- Feature
- Difficulty
- 5/5
- Estimated time
- Over a week
- Activity status
- Stale
- Clarity
- Needs clarification
- Newbie friendliness
- 25/100