Re: GSoC 2016: applications open, deadline = Fri, 19/2

From: Christian Couder <christian.couder@gmail.com>
Date: Feb 17, 2016, 16:04 UTC
Message-ID: <CAP8UFD2OY_QMqvEew5+V+P4653REm_P0R4_JiwwBfo0O6727Xw@mail.gmail.com>
In-Reply-To: <alpine.DEB.2.20.1602171353260.6516@virtualbox>

Hi Johannes,

On Wed, Feb 17, 2016 at 2:09 PM, Johannes Schindelin <Johannes.Schindelin@gmx.de> wrote:

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>> Then there is also git-bisect.sh with nearly 700 lines, which is also
>> not as easy.
>
> Nothing is easy, but bisect has a much better chance to be finally
> converted into a builtin: there is already a bisect--helper builtin, and
> all we need to do is to move more parts over, piece by piece. It does not
> even have to be a complete rewrite.

I don't know which has a better chance to be finally converted, but it's true that for bisect, the bisect--helper builtin could help, and it can be done piece by piece.

> I count 22 functions with bisect_start and bisect_replay being the obvious
> elephants. Personally, I would recommend starting with bisect_next_check
> (which would imply get_terms and bisect_voc, of course). It could even be
> a mini project for a prospective student.

Not sure it is small enough for a mini project, but sure it is a good choice to start with.

Thanks, Christian.