In the old days of mainframe computers, each application had a messages and
codes manual. Each application received a three character prefix, followed 5
digit number beginning at 0, followed by one of I (informative), W(warning),
E(error) and Q(question). We don't have to stick to three characters,for
example, gedit00012Q "Save or Quit?"
The use of the code allows for rapid search for debugging (bugzilla) and for
user to perform corrective action, or even a disregard (in the case of I type
messages).
Perhaps the code could be displayed at the tail end of the message.
Its just an idea to consider and to possibly implement over time. Regards
Leslie
Mr. Leslie Satenstein
Montréal Québec, Canada
From: Allan Day <[email protected]>
To: Alexandre Franke <[email protected]>
Cc: desktop-devel-list <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, April 20, 2015 12:02 PM
Subject: Re: GNOME HIG: Feedback Wanted
Alexandre Franke <[email protected]> wrote:
...
> https://developer.gnome.org/hig/stable/writing-style.html.en has
> nothing on error messages. Can we have guidelines on what is preferred
> between "Cannot…", "Could not…", "Failed to…", etc. for a bit more
> consistency?
Sure thing - can you file a bug for that? I'm hoping to get some time
for the HIG at some point this cycle.
Allan
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