Collection interfaces (Was: New to OO concepts - re-usability)

[Topmind]

> Topmind wrote:
> > 
> 
> > > > You mean something like SQL or ODBC?
> > >
> > > No, I mean collections, as with, say, the Smalltalk collection classes.
> > >
> > 
> > Smalltalk uses collection taxonomies, which I frown on.
> > Collection needs change, morph, and grow. If you tie your
> > application to a specific "type", then the chances of
> > getting screwed are high IME.
> > 
> 
> You can mix and match Smalltalk collections (and have been able to for
> decades).  You might try downloading one of the free or cheap Smalltalks
> and looking for yourself.
> 

"Mix" implies they start out differently. They may signify
something.

It *is* on my (long) list of things to look into.

BTW, any web links to ST collection interface
catalogs?

[snip]

-tmind-