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From: Cyrille <comar@eu.adacore.com>
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Subject: Re: Preventing type extensions
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On Oct 13, 11:06=A0am, "J-P. Rosen" <ro...@adalog.fr> wrote:
>
> Of course, I don't mind if what is doable in Ada is also possible in
> other languages. The question is that class-wide programming is a
> first-class citizen in Ada, and I think that feature can be used in ways
> that can make HR systems easier to certify.

easier than what? As far as I know, what you call class-wide
programming is a first-class citizen in all OO languages. It is just
part of the OO game