[fpc-devel] New feature discussion: for-in loop

[Micha Nelissen]

Michael Van Canneyt wrote:
> Ideally, the compiler has no knowledge at all of specific classes, and a 
> new keyword such as Iterator (or whatever) helps in ensuring that the compiler
> is not contaminated with knowledge of specific classes or methods.

I'm not sure how things are helped by "slapping" a keyword onto it? If 
we call the thing a "class" then it's evil, but if it's called an 
"iterator" which is actually the exact same thing as a class, it's fine? 
Correct me if wrong.

Micha