Change the decoder convention from decodeX to xDecoder #27
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The reason for this proposal is that a `Decoder x` is not a decode
function by itself. Instead, the true decode function looks something
like:
decodeX = decodeString xDecoder
This also differs from the generated encode functions that directly
encodes values.
This change makes that distinction more clear, which should aid
comprehension.
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The reason for this proposal is that a
Decoder xis not a decodefunction by itself. Instead, the true decode function looks something
like:
The generated decoders also differ from the generated encode functions (which do encode values directly).
This change makes that distinction more clear, which I believe ought to aid with comprehension.