GNU bug report logs - #26564
Document that only functions and not variables can end with "-p"

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Package: emacs;

Reported by: Kaushal Modi <kaushal.modi <at> gmail.com>

Date: Wed, 19 Apr 2017 15:48:01 UTC

Severity: wishlist

Tags: fixed

Fixed in version 27.1

Done: Lars Ingebrigtsen <larsi <at> gnus.org>

Bug is archived. No further changes may be made.

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From: Michael Heerdegen <michael_heerdegen <at> web.de>
To: Drew Adams <drew.adams <at> oracle.com>
Cc: 26564 <at> debbugs.gnu.org, Kaushal Modi <kaushal.modi <at> gmail.com>
Subject: bug#26564: Document that only functions and not variables can end with "-p"
Date: Thu, 20 Apr 2017 00:23:30 +0200

Drew Adams <drew.adams <at> oracle.com> writes:

> I suggest we stay away from helper verbs (or even any words).
> Verbs, in particular, can be different for singular and plural
> (e.g. `fancy-candidates-p').

It's a matter of taste.  I like when symbols have names that speak to
me, even when there is no clear rule of how to name them.  The most
important thing is that you see how the binding is intended to be used.


Michael.
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