Re: user-controlled load-path extension: load-dir

[Stefan Monnier]

PW> I only saw Stefan say to go ahead with a load-directory function,

Indeed.

> I know, but a package IMO will provide a better user experience because
> of the number of possible options.  We already have recursive and
> ignore-errors; I imagine the list will only grow.  Plus the loaded cache
> in `user-load-dirs-loaded' is pretty crucial to avoid double-loading
> files; remember Stephen Turnbull's concerns about installing hooks twice
> for instance.  All of that is a pain to handle without a package.

Sounds fine, but then make it an ELPA package.  If/when experience shows
it's a package many users want/need, we can move it into core
(i.e. bundle it with the standard Emacs distribution).


        Stefan