[Doc-SIG] More documentation

Manuel Gutierrez Algaba Manuel Gutierrez Algaba <irmina@ctv.es>
Mon, 7 Feb 2000 20:53:34 +0000 (GMT)


On Sun, 6 Feb 2000, Jack Jansen wrote:
> 
> At least, in my mind the examples are all far too verbose: lots of
> formatting info, typing info on the variables/functions/exceptions
> used, etc.

Common sense.

> 
> I know that for me this will not work. Not only do I abhor weave-like
> systems (I think writing real documentation should be done with a
> completely different mindset,

Common sense, but sometimes weave-like may work, it depends on 
the programm.

> and not sort-of in-between while writing 
> the code) but I'm also sure to forget the syntax, so after staring at
> the opening """ for a few seconds I'll think "ah, forget it. Who needs 
> docs anyway".

Common sense

> The scheme we seemed to be converging to before the conference was
> much more to my liking: basically free-format with a few readable
> flag-words like "arguments:" or so.

Common sense

Regards/Saludos
Manolo
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