luau/rfcs/generalized-iteration.md
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# Generalized iteration
## Summary
Introduce support for iterating over tables without using `pairs`/`ipairs` as well as a generic customization point for iteration via `__iter` metamethod.
## Motivation
Why are we doing this? What use cases does it support? What is the expected outcome?
## Design
This is the bulk of the proposal. Explain the design in enough detail for somebody familiar with the language to understand, and include examples of how the feature is used.
## Drawbacks
Why should we *not* do this?
## Alternatives
What other designs have been considered? What is the impact of not doing this?