Re: Cool! A Variant in Delphi.NET is just a TObject!

Microsoft's C# extension methods serve a purpose similar to Delphi
class helpers, but C# extension methods don't venture into virtual
methods.

Nor do they have virtual class methods. +1 Delphi (I think).

As for using class helpers to implement Variants, I think that one was
my fault. I definitely remember the giddy headrush when the idea hit,
and didn't fall apart. Chuck just laughed when I pitched it to him.

I can see why. It's elegant! I've had a few of those moments in my career,
but I wish I had more!

I'm sure Seppy was convinced he finally had proof of my insanity.

Hmmm... Genius crazy on the order of "A Beautiful Mind"? :^)

--Troy


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