From: "NARUSE, Yui" <naruse@...>
Date: 2011-01-19T21:13:56+09:00
Subject: [ruby-core:34604] Re: Feature request - Low level bitwise operations on char arrays (or class String)

(2011/01/19 20:10), Jonas Pfenniger (zimbatm) wrote:
> What about String#bytes returning a new built-in ByteArray type
> instead of an Enumerator ? Binary operators could then be added to
> that particular class without conflicting with the existing String
> methods.

ByteArray class and BitArray class are sometimes discussed.
But they are still a chat level quality.

If you really suggest ByteArray class, the proposal must have
* a comprehensive design of the class
* use cases for each methods
* enogh merit for users

I couldn't make such proposal.
If you can, it may be accepted.

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NARUSE, Yui  <naruse@airemix.jp>