Re: [LTP] Dead End with LTP Options

[Robbie Williamson <robbie@ubuntu.com>]

On 08/18/2009 04:07 AM, Subrata Modak wrote:
> Hi,
> 
> We are about to hit the dead end for LTP options with increasing no. of
> options being added to 'runltp' with each passing day. And even with
> line items i have for ltp in 2009 alone, it will easily add up to 3-4
> options.
> 
> Now, this will become a mess in future:
> 
>      1. "./runltp -h" will scroll up and will not show on a single
>         screen,
I really don't see this as a problem, as I'd expect someone running the ltp to
know how to |more....or |less. ;)

>      2. It will be difficult for users to remember all options and their
>         usage as no. of options increase manifold, which is already too
>         much.
Perhaps it's time to create a manpage?

> 
> While there is no doubt that we will keep adding more punch to ltp and
> the way it provisions tests in future, so, the time has come for us to
> adhere to a simpler process which can be easily:
> 
>      1. Used &
>      2. Maintained
> 
> I have no reservations of how it should be implemented, so, would like
> to hear from you on how it can be done best. I would like to see just
> the following command execute LTP as desired by the user:
> 
> ./runltp
> 
> And the remaining choice of providing more options to 'runltp' hidden
> somewhere.
> 
> Regards--
> Subrata
> 
> 


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