(Ab)Using Overload Sets to Create Ad-Hoc Template APIs in D

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Author: WalterBright

Date: 7/19/2026

Article Summary:

This article explores the concept of "overload sets" in the D programming language, which allows for ad-hoc template APIs that enable flexible and extensible code design.