On Fri, Sep 26, 2025 at 03:35:54PM +0800, Chao Li wrote:
>> I noticed that many functions take "Datum *" parameters while they don't
>> update the data. So I created this patch to change "Datum *" to "const
>> Datum *" wherever possible, which should improve type safety and make the
>> interfaces clearer about their intent, also helps the compiler catch
>> accidental modifications.
I have not looked at the patch in details and we need a careful
case-by-case review, but being more protective with the Datums that
travel across the stack may be a good idea in the long-term depending
on the code path dealt with, so I like the initiative you are taking
here.
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Michael