Re: Set the default-directory dynamically according to the buffer-file-name.

[Hongyi Zhao]

On Thu, Sep 30, 2021 at 11:37 AM Emanuel Berg via Users list for the
GNU Emacs text editor <help-gnu-emacs@gnu.org> wrote:
>
> Hongyi Zhao wrote:
>
> > Yes, that's it. So, my code snippet is unnecessary.
>
> I have 100+ Elisp files [1] and if everything unnecessary was
> to be identified and dropped I think that would mean -25 files
> or more :)
>
> But I got an idea recently that I told you about already, but
> I can tell you again, only I only implemented it to a very
> small degree so far (if I'll ever complete the intention),
> anyway it is a good idea, and simple as well, namely, keep all
> configuration (within a field) in _one_ file, and all
> extensions (within the same field) in other, separate files -

The most difficult thing, IMHO, is the classification criteria for the
different fields.

> that way people can browse the extensions, and use it if they
> like it, or tell me if it is, in your words, "unnecessary" -
> I don't think they will, but chances are better since no one
> wants to browse some other guy's mere options ...
>
> Also with this configuration/extension split on can easily add
> the extensions to a place like the EmacsWiki, just ship it
> with no prior edit needed!
>
> If only I had come up with this idea 10~15 years ago. Regrets,
> I have but a few ... No, just kidding :) A detail of course.
>
> I only did it for ERC so far, I think? Have a look
>
>   https://dataswamp.org/~incal/emacs-init/erc/

Which ones are configuration and Which ones are extensions in your terminology?

> [1] https://dataswamp.org/~incal/emacs-init/

HZ