: - cut in regexps I don't think we reached consensus on that. We're still backtracking...
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- There is no agreement on cutting in regexes; the discussion is still ongoing.
- In plain terms
- We haven't decided on regex cut‑in yet.
- What can you take from it?
- Continue the discussion before changing regex behavior.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What are the pros and cons of cutting in regexes?
- How can consensus be reached more quickly?
Another view
Prolonged debate can delay needed improvements.
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Yes, we have consensus that we need 64 bit support. :-)
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