[U-Boot] [PATCH 1/2] doc/README.scrapyard: update commit IDs, use TAB for indentation
Masahiro Yamada
yamada.m at jp.panasonic.com
Thu Jan 16 01:50:05 CET 2014
Hello Wolfgang,
> > Why did you insert TABs here?
>
> Because it requires less typing when adding new entries.
I do understand you want to use TABs for indentation.
But I don't understand why you want to use them in the
comment block. I think the part will not be changed often.
I'm talking about a TAB between
" U-Boot source tree." and "The remainders rest"
> -be removed from the U-Boot source tree. The remainders rest in piece
> -in the imperishable depths of the git history. This document tries to
> +be removed from the U-Boot source tree. The remainders rest in piece
> +in the imperishable depths of the git history. This document tries to
I mean, here.
> > You are using TABs and SPACEs mixed-up.
>
> Correct. I decided to go for a minimal-invasive change that would not
> result in some very long lines. So most columns are aligned by TAG,
> and two of them by TAB + 4 x SPACE.
Makes sense.
> > If you do this refactoring, I'd like to request that only TABs are used
> > consistently.
>
> I can do this - but then, this will result in very long lines. Do you
> prefer that?
No. Shorter lines are better.
You are right.
(But I a little afraid someone who does not understand "TAB + 4 SPACE"
rule might break the format.)
Best Regards
Masahiro Yamada
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