Re: [PATCH v5 1/5] test-lib: Adjust output to be valid TAP format

From: Junio C Hamano <gitster@pobox.com>
Date: Jun 25, 2010, 21:36 UTC
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In-Reply-To: <AANLkTilYoGtTIr9lIQD4sx4PRjlWYjIwSDMquREzv6eq@mail.gmail.com>

Ævar Arnfjörð Bjarmason <avarab@gmail.com> writes:

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> On Fri, Jun 25, 2010 at 17:21, Junio C Hamano <gitster@pobox.com> wrote:
>> Ævar Arnfjörð Bjarmason <avarab@gmail.com> writes:
>>
>>> diff --git a/t/README b/t/README
>>> index 0e4e8d8..aa4ed28 100644
>>> --- a/t/README
>>> +++ b/t/README
>>> @@ -18,25 +18,48 @@ The easiest way to run tests is to say "make".  This runs all
>>> ...
>>
>> This describes the general framework of tests from the point of view of a
>> person who runs them and reads their output well.  I'll replace ab/tap
>> topic with these five patches.
>> ...
>> I'd however like to ask you to update the sections in t/README to help
>> test writers....
>>
>> Earlier I kept wondering if this series is worth the trouble.  Having to
>> learn and follow the set of these new rules is exactly what I meant by
>> "trouble".  Let's make sure that the new rules are clear, small, and easy
>> to follow for other contributors.
>
> I'll write those docs, but I probably won't have time in the next few
> days so I'll submit a patch for that it separately if that's OK.

Oh, absolutely. I meant to say that v4/v5 round already has a good documentation for test users/readers; a follow-up patch to help test writers would make the series more complete.

Thanks.