Re: [Firebird-devel] Reference counters in API

[Alex P. <pes...@ma...>]

 On 03/31/11 15:00, Kjell Rilbe wrote:
> Generally speaking, I feel it's completely wrong to add something to
> an api only because some clients/users would expect it, unless it
> actually does something useful in the api. it will only lead to extra
> complexity and problems down the line.
>
> So, if the only reason to add queryInterface is to make Delphi users'
> life easier I'd say no, even if I've been a huge Delphi fan ever since
> version 1.

BTW, what's a problem with writing using Delphi code RAII type for our
interface without built-in into compiler support?