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[policy] Prefer object-based APIs (instance methods) over class-based (static methods)

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Some exercise test suites force the use of static methods exclusively (e.g. nth-prime); others force the use of objects (e.g. anagram). Is there a preference for one paradigm vs the other? Having users switch back and forth between the two while working through exercises seems unnecessarily confusing.

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Created 7 years ago
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jtiggercommented, Mar 8, 2017

With the issues created, above, I believe that we’ve identified all of the exercises that need adjustments.

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jtiggercommented, Dec 21, 2016

That’s perfect, @stkent… it’s the exact intent of the label — exercism/discussions#96. When you see things like this, please, you are fully “blessed” to take action!

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