Hi everybody, this is the JPlus development team.
JPlus is a Java superset programming language, extending standard Java syntax with additional features. So far, we have introduced null-safety and boilerplate code generation features. Currently, we are planning to add Named Parameter support to JPlus. This feature allows specifying parameter names explicitly when calling methods or constructors.
The point we would like to discuss is whether to support Default Values.
Option A: Named Parameter only
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Pros: Simpler syntax, minimal implementation and learning overhead
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Cons: Call sites may become longer in some situations
Option B: Named Parameter + Default Value
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Pros: More concise code, allows omitting some arguments when calling
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Cons: Can make code slightly harder to read if too many defaults are used
We would like to gather opinions on whether default values are truly necessary in practical coding scenarios.
If you want to learn more about JPlus, please refer to the links below: