[Zope3-dev] RFC: Guide for maintaining software in the Zope repository

[Fred Drake]

On 8/24/07, Andreas Jung <lists at zopyx.com> wrote:
> My statement was focused on discussions like camel case vs. underscores.
> Such discussions are basically academic.

Agreed.

> In real life when you develop
> software for different companies or projects it is hard to switch your
> personal coding styles from project to project. In my experience you adopt
> the Zope 3 style guide also to other projects outside the Zope world.

For new projects, perhaps.  If Zope 3 work is your primary thing.  If
the other projects don't have established styles.  That's often not
the case, though.

> But let's be pragmatic at some point...

Right.  Adopt *one* style, due to the long-term benefits, and don't change it.


  -Fred

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