Re: Re: [Cclan-commits] CVS: asdf asdf.lisp,1.89,1.90

On Wed, Dec 07, 2005 at 05:18:22PM +0000, Christophe Rhodes wrote:
> > As for the *features* question...one of the reasons I push on
> > :asdf-systemname is so there would be no conflict with some feature -
> > the most commonly cited reason for not having this in *features*.
> > Having to do #+asdf:parenscript would also be fine - I just didn't think
> > of that.
> >
> > Whichever way we decide, I would like to have it so that people using a
> > system don't depend on maintainers updating their system for this
> > capability.
> 
> If you weren't aware that #+asdf::parenscript is possible, you might
> also not be aware that
>   #+#.(cl:if (cl:find-package "PARENSCRIPT") '(and) '(or))
> is possible too.  Yes, it's a bit longer, but it is build-system
> independent...

Yes, I'm aware of that one. The trouble is not only that it's "a bit
longer" - it's also not very clear.

I mean, we don't HAVE to have #+ and #- either...but they're not just
syntax sugar, they also express intent.

That's the view that I'm approaching this problem from - I know it's not
the only consideration.

Alan


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