# File: MatchOption.rb

module Regex # This module is used as a namespace
  # Represents an option that influences the way a regular (sub)expression 
  # can perform its matching.
  class MatchOption
    # The symbolic name of the option
    attr_reader(:name)

    # An indicator that tells whether the option is turned on or off
    attr_reader(:setting)

    # Constructor.
    def initialize(theName, theSetting)
      @name = theName
      @setting = theSetting
    end
  
    # Equality operator
    def ==(other)
      return true if object_id == other.object_id

      if other.kind_of?(MatchOption)
        isEqual = ((name == other.name) && (setting == other.setting))
      else
        isEqual = false
      end

      return isEqual
    end
  end # class
end # module

# End of file