GNU bug report logs - #15284
wish: make the (name) field optional

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Package: guix;

Reported by: arne_bab <at> web.de

Date: Fri, 6 Sep 2013 09:07:02 UTC

Severity: wishlist

Tags: patch

Merged with 50349

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From: Arne Babenhauserheide <arne_bab <at> web.de>
To: 15284 <at> debbugs.gnu.org
Subject: bug#15284: wish: make the (name) field optional
Date: Fri, 06 Sep 2013 11:05:26 +0200

Hi Guix Hackers,

Currently when defining a package, I have to write the name at least
twice:

(define-public NAME
  (name "NAME"))

This gives the flexibility to use different names for the visual
output and the technical name. But for most packages it likely just
adds useless duplication.

So I think the (name) field should be optional, and if it is not
present, the packages technical name should be used automatically.

Best wishes,
Arne
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