[r6rs-discuss] Proposed features for small Scheme, part 9: modules

[John Cowan]

Ray Dillinger scripsit:

> In the case of the decidedly odd scheme which can load support 
> for a usually-built-in feature group on demand, "import" is 
> exactly the right thing.  In the case of the usual scheme which
> has the feature built-in, an instant return is indistinguishable
> from a successful import as far as the code is concerned.  In 
> case of an implementation restriction, the fast-fail is certainly
> no worse than the alternative.

Your argument is convincing.  When I get a chance, I'll switch the feature
groups to modules.  However, unlike standard modules, whatever "special
modules" (need a better name) the implementation provides built-in will
be visible in the default namespace without actually requiring an import.

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