# General syntax for initializing a ListLiteral
list_literal = ListLiteral(1, 'a', True)
# Syntax for accessing elements and length of ListLiteral
element = list_literal.get(0) # Get first element
length = list_literal.__len__() # Get length of the list
# Syntax for VariadicList and its operations
variadic_list = VariadicList(1, 2, 3)
element = variadic_list.__getitem__(1) # Get second element
length = variadic_list.__len__() # Get length of the variadic list
Overview:
The provided API introduces two main components: ListLiteral
and VariadicList
along with its memory-only counterpart VariadicListMem
and a utility class VariadicPack
. These components are designed for handling lists and variadic arguments within the Mojo programming environment. ListLiteral
allows for the creation of heterogeneous lists, whereas VariadicList
and its variations offer a structured way to access and manipulate function arguments that are passed variadically.
Key Features:
ListLiteral
supports heterogenous list creation with any combination of data types.VariadicList
and VariadicListMem
provide a list-like interface for accessing variadic function arguments, including those of memory-only types with potential ownership semantics.VariadicPack
extends the capabilities to handle packs of variadic arguments, offering a higher level of abstraction and utility functions for manipulating these packs.Use Cases:
ListLiteral
can be used in scenarios where a fixed, ordered collection of diverse types is needed, such as configurations or tuples of different data types.VariadicList
is ideal for functions that need to process an arbitrary number of arguments, such as logging utilities, formatting functions, or mathematical operations that apply to a variable number of inputs.VariadicListMem
and VariadicPack
are particularly useful in advanced scenarios like custom memory management, low-level system programming, or when dealing with complex data structures that involve ownership and lifetime considerations of their elements.Considerations:
ListLiteral
, be mindful of the performance implications of handling heterogeneous types in a list, especially in tight loops or performance-critical sections.VariadicListMem
and VariadicPack
, it's important to understand the ownership and lifetime semantics to avoid memory leaks or dangling references.Compatibility: These components are built-in within the Mojo programming environment, ensuring seamless integration and compatibility within Mojo applications. The usage in other programming languages or frameworks is not directly supported, but similar concepts might be applicable with appropriate wrappers or bindings.