Number: 1477

Date: 20-Jun-84 13':57':40

Submitter: Sannella.PA

Source: HThompson.pa

Subject: Dummy defn template should not include PROG

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Date': 20 Jun 84 08':27 PDT'
From': HThompson.pa'
Subject': Lisp': Dummy def''ns for non-existent fns'
To': LispSupport.pa'
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Lisp System Date': 19-Jun-84 14':48':49'
Machine': Dorado (DaVinci)'
Microcode version': 24,4'
Memory size': 10000'
Frequency': Always'
Impact': Annoying'
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I think it''s a wonderful idea to provide a template for editing if you try to edit an undefined fn., but as a matter of style think it inappropriate to include therein a PROG.  Given my recent experience in teaching newcomers to this system, they will use this facility, and would be confused by the PROG into believing they always needed to use one...'
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Perhaps just "fill in body of fn def''n here" or  some such...'
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Attn: Sheil

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System: Programming Environment

Subsystem: Code Editor

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Difficulty: Easy

Frequency: Everytime

Impact: Annoying

Priority: Perhaps

Status: Open

Problem Type: Design - UI

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