Swift: Rename 'Generator' protocol to 'Enumerator'

Originator:gordon
Number:rdar://17224551 Date Originated:08-Jun-2014 01:11 PM
Status:Open Resolved:
Product:Developer Tools Product Version:1
Classification:Enhancement Reproducible:Always
 
Summary:
I feel like the `Generator` protocol is the source of a lot of confusion, especially when used with `Sequence`. I can’t help but feel like a simple rename of `Generator` to `Enumerator` would clarify this protocol’s intended behavior.

Steps to Reproduce:
1. Implement `Sequence`

Expected Results:
Expect the related protocol names to be descriptive enough to make it obvious what their intended use case is

Actual Results:
The use of the `generate()` function in `Sequence` along with a `Generator` sequence leads to confusion, and it’s not immediately clear what the `Generator` is used for.

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