Re: why do some programming modes have customize hooks and others do not?

[Nic Ferrier]

Stefan Monnier <address@hidden> writes:

>> If I sent patches (once we're on git, how goes that?)
>
> Same as for Bzr, yes.

Not the same as for bzr, no. I don't have bzr and don't intend to
install it.

I'm happy to contribute on git though.


> Depends on the specifics.  E.g. just changing the defcustom with a ":type
> 'hook" would probably not be accepted because the downside (pointed out
> by Artur) isn't made up by significant extra convenience.
> But if the change includes some genuinely useful extra info (e.g. good
> suggestions for functions to add to this particular hook), it might make
> it acceptable.

I think Artur had a good idea which I'd be happy to implement. Then it
would be worth switching hook variables to customize.


Nic