GNU bug report logs - #70622
[PATCH] New window parameter 'cursor-type'

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Message #74 received at 70622 <at> debbugs.gnu.org (full text, mbox):

From: Eli Zaretskii <eliz <at> gnu.org>
To: martin rudalics <rudalics <at> gmx.at>
Cc: me <at> eshelyaron.com, 70622 <at> debbugs.gnu.org
Subject: Re: bug#70622: [PATCH] New window parameter 'cursor-type'
Date: Sun, 12 May 2024 12:39:15 +0300

> Date: Sun, 12 May 2024 10:29:24 +0200
> Cc: me <at> eshelyaron.com, 70622 <at> debbugs.gnu.org
> From: martin rudalics <rudalics <at> gmx.at>
> 
>  > The ANYTHING ELSE clause is simply defensive programming, something we
>  > do in many other places.  It can easily hide mistakes, and I see no
>  > reason not to help users find those mistakes.
> 
> I'm not a fan of strong typing but I agree with you.  The problem I see
> is that we don't care about catching mistakes when setting the variable
> or the corresponding frame parameter.  If we want to help users finding
> mistakes, we should care everywhere in a consistent fashion.
> 
>  > But if you are still unconvinced, I won't argue, although I still
>  > don't understand your and Eshel's objections.
> 
> I only stated my personal view and will leave it to Eshel and you how
> serve users best.

Thanks.  Let's see what Eshel takes from this.

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