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parse-partial-sexp doesn't output the full state needed for its continuance.

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From: John Wiegley <jwiegley <at> gmail.com>
To: Stefan Monnier <monnier <at> IRO.UMontreal.CA>
Cc: Alan Mackenzie <acm <at> muc.de>, 23019 <at> debbugs.gnu.org
Subject: bug#23019: parse-partial-sexp doesn't output the full state needed for its continuance.
Date: Sun, 03 Apr 2016 15:53:02 -0700

>>>>> Stefan Monnier <monnier <at> IRO.UMontreal.CA> writes:

> I'd like to hear what John thinks about the idea of re-using "nth 5" instead
> of adding a new entry, but other than that, I think it's OK to commit,
> thanks.

How long has this stuff been out in the field?  Do you think it's well known
enough that anyone is depending on the earlier behavior of the nth 5 value?  I
have a feeling it's OK to re-use it.

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