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Re: Multiple next-error sources
From: |
Alan Mackenzie |
Subject: |
Re: Multiple next-error sources |
Date: |
Fri, 7 Nov 2014 19:51:55 +0000 |
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Mutt/1.5.21 (2010-09-15) |
Hello, Stefan.
On Fri, Nov 07, 2014 at 01:48:25PM -0500, Stefan Monnier wrote:
> > Because "(add-hook 'next-error-functions #'my-function)" is shorter than
> > the `add-function' variant,
> The text I wrote and you quoted already said that it was shorter but not
> enough to warrant an additional variable. So you think saving 16
> characters is worth an additional hook?
It saves one parameter, that `:before-until', which is difficult to
understand.
> None of those reasons seem to apply the question of whether it's worth
> adding a next-error-functions hook (remember: next-error-function exists
> already, since long before add-function was born).
> > Let me repeat my question: in what respect is the `add-function' way of
> > doing things superior to the conventional hook mechanism? If the answer
> > is "in no respect", then I would suggest that the project continue to
> > use hooks in preference to `add-function' functions.
> At this point I feel like you're confusing me with an idiot.
Sorry, I don't mean to give that impression.
Anyhow, you've answered my question in a post to Daniel. It's all about
increased flexibility. So, thanks!
> Stefan
--
Alan Mackenzie (Nuremberg, Germany).
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- Re: Multiple next-error sources, Dmitry Gutov, 2014/11/08
- Re: Multiple next-error sources, Stefan Monnier, 2014/11/07
- Re: Multiple next-error sources, Alan Mackenzie, 2014/11/07
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