Cosmos: Why are a lot of the data structures written in a C style format for C++?

[arnavb]

When I look in the data structures folder, other than a few of them (such as B tree), I find they have a sort of C style interface for C++ files. I mean, if using C++, it would probably be better to use an object oriented style interface so it makes sense with C++. The C style interface is weird for C++ developers, and doesn't make sense for the language. Is someone willing to rewrite some of the data structures so that they are object oriented? I mean, I could do a _few_ of them, but there should be a rule that C++ data structures are made in an object oriented way.

[AdiChat]

You are right 👍

This indicates that our contributor base who have contributed C++ codes are more accustomed to C style of coding. Imposing a particular coding style is certainly on our roadmap and will come to reality in the near future. Our first objective is to keep Cosmos contributor and user friendly, so, it has been postponed to a later date.

At the same time, it is critical to ensure the content quality of Cosmos 👍

[karanchawla]

Can you link me to a few examples? I am willing to write them up in CPP style.

Cheers!

[arnavb]

• AVL_tree.cpp
• Stack
• LeftistPriorityQueue.cpp
• Tree

Just a few so far. I'm still looking.