Hello guys

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Hello guys,

Even that the most voted feature requests have nothing to do with what will be implemented in future releases and when, voting up for them increase their priority and make them close to get considered/done. Please, don't forget to vote :D

Here is a TOP20 below:
https://quality.embarcadero.com/browse/RSP-14867 - Local variables with value
https://quality.embarcadero.com/browse/RSP-13290 - NameOf(T) compiler (magic) function
https://quality.embarcadero.com/browse/RSP-12100 - Ternary operator
https://quality.embarcadero.com/browse/RSP-12527 - Additional class operators
https://quality.embarcadero.com/browse/RSP-13340 - Expanded/Enhanced type helpers
https://quality.embarcadero.com/browse/RSP-15539 - Binary literal
https://quality.embarcadero.com/browse/RSP-13724 - Global generics
https://quality.embarcadero.com/browse/RSP-13141 - Char in [] operator for Unicode strings
https://quality.embarcadero.com/browse/RSP-12767 - Enumerable constraint to generics
https://quality.embarcadero.com/browse/RSP-12788 - Parameterless constructor/destructor for records
https://quality.embarcadero.com/browse/RSP-15419 - Loop over enum type
https://quality.embarcadero.com/browse/RSP-13386 - Non-COM interface
https://quality.embarcadero.com/browse/RSP-16187 - Partial classes
https://quality.embarcadero.com/browse/RSP-13725 - Allow non parameterized interfaces to have parameterized methods
https://quality.embarcadero.com/browse/RSP-13341 - Iterators (aka Yield)
https://quality.embarcadero.com/browse/RSP-13339 - True lambda style syntax
https://quality.embarcadero.com/browse/RSP-13305 - Null propagation operator
https://quality.embarcadero.com/browse/RSP-12759 - External declarations in records
https://quality.embarcadero.com/browse/RSP-13322 - Attribute contraints
https://quality.embarcadero.com/browse/RSP-16251 - Capture lists for anonymous methods

The list is ordered by the count of votes.

Newly added:
https://quality.embarcadero.com/browse/RSP-17926 - Mobile Device Virtual Keyboard Input Field That Auto Handles Covered Edit Fields

Comments

  1. David SchwartzDecember 4, 2016 at 9:31 PM

    Thanks. I voted for several that I've encountered and would have found useful, and added a comment to one (partial classes).

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  2. Alexander ElaginDecember 4, 2016 at 10:49 PM

    I voted for global generics. Why create a class just to implement a static function? Delphi is not C#, we are lucky to have plain procedures and functions.

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  3. Dalija PrasnikarDecember 4, 2016 at 11:29 PM

    I already have voted for most of them...

    But right now, if I would have to choose single feature that would be support for unlimited number of class (record) helpers.

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  4. Ugochukwu MmaduekweDecember 4, 2016 at 11:47 PM

    Dalija Prasnikar​, I would kill for that,
    Infact this is one of the things that make me give CSharp the "am still with you bro" look.

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  5. Paul TOTHDecember 4, 2016 at 11:52 PM

    I've already told about that...now it's a request :)

    https://quality.embarcadero.com/browse/RSP-16477

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  6. Paul TOTHDecember 5, 2016 at 12:35 AM

    and this :)
    https://quality.embarcadero.com/browse/RSP-16478

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  7. Eugene KotlyarovDecember 5, 2016 at 12:49 AM

    I wish there was a way to downvote some of them

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  8. Dalija PrasnikarDecember 5, 2016 at 12:56 AM

    Eugene Kotlyarov any particular one?

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  9. Agustin OrtuDecember 5, 2016 at 5:47 AM

    I'd kill for interface helpers... grr

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  10. Horácio FilhoDecember 5, 2016 at 5:59 AM

    Agustin Ortu It is included in the expanded/enhanced type helper request :D

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  11. Eugene KotlyarovDecember 5, 2016 at 9:32 AM

    Dalija Prasnikar 13340, 15539, 13141, 12788, 13386, 16187, 12759, 16251.

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  12. Eugene KotlyarovDecember 5, 2016 at 9:40 AM

    Agustin Ortu That's my top wish as well, but I don't think it is in this list, do you know what is issue number for this?

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  13. Agustin OrtuDecember 5, 2016 at 11:00 AM

    it is included in the expanded/enhanced type helper request :D --> https://quality.embarcadero.com/browse/RSP-13340 on first comment:

    I miss a lot this, I would love to be able to define helpers for interfaces and generic types

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  14. Horácio FilhoDecember 5, 2016 at 11:05 AM

    May you, Lars Fosdal, pin this post for sometime?

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  15. Horácio FilhoDecember 5, 2016 at 11:08 AM

    Agustin Ortu I miss interface helpers and generic ones too. Great things could be made fun with this support :D

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  16. Lars FosdalDecember 6, 2016 at 2:41 PM

    Horácio Filho Pinned. I couldn't do it from the mobile G+ UI, but it was possible in the Web UI.

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  17. Horácio FilhoDecember 6, 2016 at 2:41 PM

    Thanks a lot, Lars Fosdal :D

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  18. Hans Lavdal JakobsenDecember 7, 2016 at 12:50 AM

    I would prefer focus on fixing bugs rather than new features.

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  19. Lars FosdalDecember 7, 2016 at 12:53 AM

    Hans Lavdal Jakobsen I need both bugfixes and new features. The lack of an enum clause for generic types is crippling.

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  20. Nick HodgesDecember 9, 2016 at 9:45 AM

    I'm going over this list with a fine tooth comb.

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  21. Dalija PrasnikarDecember 9, 2016 at 12:34 PM

    Eugene Kotlyarov If you really want to down vote those, I guess we don't have too much in common.

    BTW, interface helper you wish for is proposed in 13340 you wish to down vote so... I am a bit confused.

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  22. Jason SmartDecember 13, 2016 at 11:02 PM

    Dalija Prasnikar out of interest, how would the compiler resolve conflicting names between helpers? ie, if 2 class (record) helpers have the same method name (eg Clear or something common). Or would you expect compiler error?

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  23. 丽丽乌克December 14, 2016 at 12:57 AM

    And this: https://quality.embarcadero.com/browse/RSP-16424 - Need LINQ support in Delphi

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  24. Lars FosdalDecember 14, 2016 at 1:01 AM

    Chang Guangyu If we are to get something similar to LINQ, I think a significantly more detailed and well founded QP issue is needed.

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  25. Dalija PrasnikarDecember 14, 2016 at 3:27 AM

    Jason Smart It would not resolve it. It would fail to compile such code because of ambiguity.

    Other languages that have class extensions don't have limitation on having only one in scope like Delphi has.

    So it is more question of some particular technical reasons (at time helpers were introduced) preventing Delphi having more than one in scope rather than how to implement that feature at all.

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  26. Stefan GlienkeDecember 14, 2016 at 3:31 AM

    Usually overload resolution rules apply on extension methods - Eric Lippert explained in his blog how this works in C#(https://ericlippert.com/2013/12/23/closer-is-better/)

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  27. Dalija PrasnikarDecember 14, 2016 at 3:41 AM

    Stefan Glienke Nice... Swift just fails :(

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  28. Joseph MitzenJanuary 6, 2017 at 11:31 PM

    Lars Fosdal


    "If we are to get something similar to LINQ, I think a significantly more detailed and well founded QP issue is needed."

    From Alan Bauer, Reddit, 8 years ago:

    "As was mentioned, anonymous methods are a step toward some kind of LINQ-like functionality. However, my ultimate goal is to use this underlying mechanism for increased parallelism both in terms of a library-based solution in the near-future and ultimately as intrinsic parallel-computing functionality of the language itself.

    Building the foundation is the first step in building a house."

    Allen Bauer. CodeGear/Embarcadero Chief Scientist.

    https://www.reddit.com/r/programming/comments/6tp3i/pascal_gets_closures_before_java_why_hasnt_the/c04ung2/

    Unfortunately it seems we never got more than the basement of that house. :-( If the statement was accurate, the quality of the QP shouldn't matter since they were already working on it. If that was ever really the case though one has to determine for oneself.

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  29. Horácio FilhoJanuary 6, 2017 at 11:49 PM

    LINQ-like functionality needs more than anonymous methods support, generics support has to be powerful as well. Now that we have ARC, the anonymous methods support has to be improved in order to allow a way to programmers instruct the compiler of how closures should capture the variables. The lack of more generic constraints to allow safer use of operators also makes hard have fun playing with generics and anonymous methods.

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  30. Andreas SchachtnerJanuary 31, 2017 at 5:04 AM

    Lars Fosdal Offtopic : Is there a way for my account to unpin this thread?

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  31. Horácio FilhoJanuary 31, 2017 at 5:25 AM

    Andreas Schachtner Why would you want it? :D

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  32. Lars FosdalJanuary 31, 2017 at 5:35 AM

    Andreas Schachtner Is it a pain from mobile G+?

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  33. Andreas SchachtnerJanuary 31, 2017 at 5:41 AM

    Lars Fosdal yes that is possible. Ignoring does't help, always this thread on top.

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  34. Lars FosdalJanuary 31, 2017 at 5:44 AM

    Horácio Filho The activity is pretty low, so I guess we can unpin it, but I am going to try something...

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  35. Lars FosdalJanuary 31, 2017 at 5:48 AM

    Andreas Schachtner - I made a short link to this post of Horácio Filho and pinned that instead. Is that an acceptable compromise?

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  36. Andreas SchachtnerJanuary 31, 2017 at 5:52 AM

    ...much better Lars! Thank you!

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  37. Horácio FilhoJanuary 31, 2017 at 5:52 AM

    Lars Fosdal I am fine with it :D Thanks a lot, man :D

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  38. Horácio FilhoJanuary 31, 2017 at 6:19 AM

    Andreas Schachtner Sorry for any inconvenience :D

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  39. A. BouchezFebruary 19, 2017 at 8:01 AM

    Could we downvote some?

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  40. Horácio FilhoFebruary 19, 2017 at 9:39 AM

    A. Bouchez Why not? Feel free 😁 Please, share with us why have you downvoted some 😁

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  41. Arno BrinkmanMay 13, 2017 at 10:17 AM

    https://quality.embarcadero.com/browse/RSP-18095
    ;-)
    quality.embarcadero.com - Issue Navigator - Embarcadero Technologies

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  42. Roland KossowMay 19, 2017 at 5:18 AM

    Horácio Filho- maybe you want to add this one here ... https://quality.embarcadero.com/browse/RSP-17926

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  43. Oliver HolmesMay 23, 2017 at 1:58 AM

    Roland Kossow Oh, YES PLEASE!

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  44. Horácio FilhoJune 14, 2017 at 7:45 AM

    Roland Kossow and Oliver Holmes Done :D Sorry for the so long reply.

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