#2279: Include library source code in distribution
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Reporter: guest | Owner:
Type: feature request | Status: new
Priority: normal | Component: Documentation
Version: 6.8.2 | Severity: normal
Keywords: | Testcase:
Architecture: Multiple | Os: Multiple
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I suggest including source code for haskell libraries in the distribution
(or to have additional distribution with sources). The source code would
be a valuable learning resource for those who are starting to learn
haskell.
It would be possible to examine what the function actually does. And it
would be possible to replicate a patterns from the library in own code
when the library functions or types do not provide a requested
functionality.
Even simply providing the source code would be a great help. The partially
provided source for core Java libraries was one of the reasons why Java
has gained popularity so fast. But providing an easy ability to recompile
haskell library sources on the spot will simplify a process of submitting
small enhancements and bug-fixes and it will be more in the spirit of open
source.
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Ticket URL: <http://hackage.haskell.org/trac/ghc/ticket/2279>
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