[RFA] Updated path expression computations for varobj trees

[Tom Tromey]

>>>>> "Keith" == Keith Seitz <keiths@redhat.com> writes:

Keith> In other words, we assume that the construct is a compound type unless
Keith> the child's name begins with "*", which means the parent must be a
Keith> pointer.

Keith> We may encounter difficulties with this, too, mind you, but I believe
Keith> this is a cheaper and easier condition to deal with than the regexp.

Me too.

If the issue is typedefs, we also have the option of requiring a certain
naming convention for code using this part of the test suite.

Keith> What do you think?

It is fine by me.

Tom