Re: naming for SD-JSON grabber(s)

On 21 May 2016 at 07:22, Robert Eden <[email protected]> wrote:
> Howdy all..
>
> This discussion started on the users' list, but probably should be here.
>
> What do folks think is a proper name for a SD-JSON grabber since it covers
> so many countries?
>
> In the thread with Gary's grabber, when I suggested moving away from NA he
> suggested an invalid country code, like tv_grab_zz_sdjson.
>
> When we initially started talking about Kevin's grabber, it started using
> tv_grab_sd_json.  Gary correctly points out it's not in Sudan.
>
> Kevin's grabber hasn't hit a distribution yet, so I guess it could be
> renamed (even though there's a lot of chatter about it on the MythTV list).
> It probably makes sense for both grabbers to be named similarly.
>
> Thoughts?

I don't think we should include "json" in a new grabber's name unless
it would otherwise conflict with an existing grabber of the same
prefix name (e.g. if there was already a tv_grab_sd grabber) that uses
a different data service API.

A grabber's description can and should provide details of coverage,
and could mention the data source/type if desired. As we haven't
decided the final name yet it's difficult to say whether the "json"
suffix would be needed for clarity or not.

Namewise I'm wondering about something descriptive like
tv_grab_global_sd (raises pinky to mouth a la Dr Evil). I'm not sold
on the "zz" faux country code but if we want to stick to 2 letter code
(aside from huro) there's not much wriggle room.

As John mentioned in his reply, I'm also not keen on having 2 grabbers
using the same data source's API in the XMLTV distribution. I really
don't see the benefit for the end-user (would just add confusion IMO).
If each have their strong points I'd prefer to see their benefits
being rolled into a single great grabber.

Cheers,
Nick

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