I already have the patches out, I think jordan will get them reviewed
and pushed this weekend.

On Fri, Apr 22, 2011 at 11:01 AM, Martin Logan <[email protected]> wrote:
> I agree as well. Lets start re-factoring and then make sure that
> moving forward that is the way we keep it.
>
> On Fri, Apr 22, 2011 at 9:44 AM, Jordan Wilberding
> <[email protected]> wrote:
>> I completely agree on all points. I think although not required, having
>> specs for internal functions creates a more resilient code base that is less
>> prone to errors. It forces you to think through the functions and allows us
>> to use automated quality tools.
>> As for exporting types. This needs to be required, without exception. I
>> don't see any scenario where you export a function without all of it's
>> associated types being exported as well.
>> Thanks!
>> JW
>>
>> On Fri, Apr 22, 2011 at 9:47 AM, Eric Merritt <[email protected]>
>> wrote:
>>>
>>> Guys,
>>>
>>>  The modules we have in erlware_commons, ec_semver, ec_strings, etc.
>>> have great public APIs, but none of the internal functions have specs.
>>> Yes we have said they are optional but encouraged and thats true.
>>> However, not having them really interferes with dializers ability to
>>> find issues and makes the code quite a bit less understandable. Its
>>> less important in these projects where an individual owns them
>>> (ciconia, sinan, etc) however, I think its pretty important for
>>> dedicated libraries like commons. So, when you are reviewing code,
>>> push back at least a bit, if you don't see specs on the majority of
>>> the functions. The developer may have a good reason for not having
>>> them, and if they insist on being lazy its ok (its optional after all)
>>> but a little bit of push back should increase our quality here.
>>>
>>> Another big deal, is none of our stuff exports types and they should,
>>> especially modules that actually implement types like ec_semvar, and
>>> ec_strings. Exported types *are* part of the public api and if your
>>> module has a distinct type you should be exporting it. I will try to
>>> grab some time to fix this stuff this weekend but, going forward lets
>>> try to have it in there. It is better to get in the habit of having it
>>> there then having to constantly go back and add it.
>>>
>>> Eric
>>>
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