Re: [dev-serveez] binary data type

[stefan]

On Fri, 20 Jul 2001, Martin Grabmueller wrote:

> - I think `binary-search' should return #f instead of -1, because that
>   is how it is done in string searching procedures, and because it is
>   more useful.  Then you can use the result directly in `if's without
>   comparing it to another number:

I accept this. You recognized it: I wanted it to work like strings.

> - Maybe `binary-set!' should also support exact numbers as the last
>   argument?

Hm. The argument is checked against char's only. Good idea.

> - `binary-concat' should be `binary-concat!' because it has a side
>   effect on the binary argument.

So all things having effect on the argument are suffixed by "!" ?

> - What about making the last argument to `binary-subset' an optional
>   argument?  That would mean:

Good idea, too. Also I would like it more (binary-subset start length)
which would be more like the (substring) thingy.

> If you agree with one or more of the above suggestions, I can help
> implementing them, of course.  Just drop me a note.

Your help is welcome. Please do so.

Cheers,
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