simple modules

[Brendan Eich]

On Feb 3, 2010, at 4:07 PM, David Herman wrote:

> I like it. I might prefer "module loader" for a bit more  
> concreteness. But it has the benefit of concreteness and familiarity.

+1 on module loader, loader for short. Thanks, Mark!

/be

>
> Dave
>
> On Feb 3, 2010, at 4:03 PM, Mark Miller wrote:
>
>> On Wed, Feb 3, 2010 at 3:11 PM, David Herman <dherman at mozilla.com>  
>> wrote:
>> > Well, a "module system" is a language construct that provides  
>> modules. I think "sandbox" sort of suggests more isolation than is  
>> necessarily provided. PLT Scheme uses the worst possible name for  
>> the concept (I won't even say what it is, it's so awful).
>> >
>> > I'll think about alternatives and update the wiki.
>>
>> How about "module group"?
>>
>> Since, AFAICT, the concept being named here, in Java, corresponds  
>> to a ClassLoader, I suggest "loader". (E calls these "loaders" as  
>> well.)
>>
>>
>>
>> Dave
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