JuliaArrays / JuliaArrays/StaticArrays.jl

Rename StaticArray to AbstractStaticArray

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Description

The name StaticArray seems confusing with its subtype SArray. I think it would be clearer if StaticArray is named to AbstractStaticArray then when I see SVector, SMatrix and SArray I would unconfusingly think they are probably concrete subtypes, of AbstractStaticArray.

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No files, tests, or entry points are identified in the issue. Start by locating the StaticArray definition and all references to the public name, then determine the affected subtype and documentation references; done means the rename is applied consistently without leaving the old public name unexpectedly in use.

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Tech stack
julia
Domain
data
Issue type
Refactor
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4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
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Stale
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Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
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