Re: next-error refactoring

[Ted Zlatanov]

On Fri, 28 May 2004, address@hidden wrote:

> Yes, making [next-error] a minor mode with its own file would be a
> very useful thing!
> 
> However, I think the name `next-error' is not right anymore when
> applied to non-`compile' modes like `grep', `diff', `occur', and
> possible future modes.

This was already discussed, and the *-locus and *-match aliases were
proposed.

I have no preference regarding the function names, but the *minor
mode* should be called next-dwim IMO.  I can't think of any other
names that would fit the mode, as opposed to the function.

> Its name should clearly constitute its essence which is to visit the
> locations described in one buffer sequentially or in a user-defined
> order in other buffers.

Feel free to make suggestions, everyone :)

Ted