Is `usingnamespace` planned for removal? | Zig Programming Language | Page 1

late nimbus May 24, 2025, 2:21 PM

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If yes, does that mean that we lose the struct extension pattern completely?

whole wing May 24, 2025, 2:31 PM

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As far as having a ready-to-use, easy construct available to you built into the language+std lib, yes. If you research the many long discussions, the alternatives for rolling your own are well-explored.

late nimbus May 24, 2025, 2:56 PM

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Do you know what are the reasons behind the removal?

pastel trail May 24, 2025, 3:03 PM

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See ziglang/zig#20663 as it gives justification and alternatives

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Remove `usingnamespace` · Issue #20663 · ziglang/zig

This is a proposal to eliminate the usingnamespace keyword from the Zig programming language. I know this is a controversial one, but please read the whole thing before leaving any comments. Overvi...

#Is `usingnamespace` planned for removal?