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On 12/18/2014 04:26 AM, Natasha Kerensikova wrote:
> 
> I find myself using more and more tagged types for reasons that have
> nothing to do with tagging, mostly the prefix notations (when it helps
> readability and when a function call is conceptually accessing a record
> element but with a hidden concrete implementation) and the passing by
> reference.
> 
> However, I still feel guilty about it, like I'm abusing a feature
> unrelated to what I wish to accomplish.
> 
> What would you recommend to appease such feelings?

There are three reasons I use tagged types:

1. To obtain finalization

2. To avoid explicit pointers in self-referential types

3. To obtain Object.Operation notation

-- 
Jeff Carter
"If you think you got a nasty taunting this time,
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