Re: [vhdl-200x] Corrections to Minutes for VHDL-200X-FT meeting, San Jose Dec 4, 2003

Subject: Re: [vhdl-200x] Corrections to Minutes for VHDL-200X-FT meeting, San Jose Dec 4, 2003
From: Hamish Moffatt (hamish_moffatt@agilent.com)
Date: Wed Dec 10 2003 - 15:17:30 PST

Bailey, Stephen wrote:
> However, I must admit to not comprehending what is causing all of this
> consternation.
>
> Is To_Str not understandable? Is "str" so infrequently used that no one
> can be expected to realize it is an abbreviation for "string"?

It's understandable, but not as readily as to_string. String is a
complete English word, str is not.

> The benefit of typing fewer characters due to the use of commonly used
> abbreviations is just that, a benefit. There is no negative here.

It's quicker to type str, but IMHO it's quicker to read string. So which
function is more important, reading or writing? I think reading wins,
especially given that you can have your editor expand the abbreviations
on writing.

> In other areas, we could argue as to whether or not "slv" is an
> appropriate abbreviation for "std_logic_vector". However, I would note

It's nice to type (so I have my editor configured to expand it), but
it's no easier to read.

Regards,
Hamish (not speaking for Agilent) 

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Hamish Moffatt
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Data Networks Division
Agilent Technologies
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