1.1 Design and Extension Philosophy
RD-VBA is not a reinterpretation of VBA. It is an effort to fully realize the VBA specification, MS-VBAL.
The RD-VBA language core shall remain strictly compatible with the MS-VBAL specifications. It shall not, however, be treated as a fossilized language.
How to read this section
The RD-VBA philosophy is based on one idea:
- The language core describes what VBA already is.
- Extensions may build on what VBA already is, but must not alter it.
In other words, the language core preserves the semantic identity of VBA, and the platform enables evolution around the language core.
Sections RD-VBAL §1.1.1 Platform Extensions to RD-VBAL §1.1.6 Capabilities Provider formalize this distinction between the language core and the platform and its extensions.
Note
These design principles guide both implementation and contributions. Changes to the language core should preserve semantic compatibility with the language specifications, and should prioritize clarity over novelty.
In this section
| § | Title |
|---|---|
| 1.1.1 | Platform Extensions |
| 1.1.2 | Language Core Extensions |
| 1.1.3 | Core Semantic Flags |
| 1.1.4 | Core Diagnostics |
| 1.1.5 | Extension Manifest |
| 1.1.6 | Capabilities Provider |
⏮️ RD-VBAL §1.0 Introduction | ⏭️ RD-VBAL §1.1.1 Platform Extensions