[Distutils] [zc.buildout] init/bootstrap commands

[Jim Fulton]

On Jul 18, 2008, at 1:41 PM, Chris Withers wrote:

> Jim Fulton wrote:
>> On Jul 18, 2008, at 12:39 PM, Chris Withers wrote:
>>> Hi All,
>>>
>>> Is it just be or would it be better if:
>>>
>>> - the bootstrap command also copied the latest bootstrap.py into  
>>> the new buildout?
>> I don't think so.
>
> Why not?

Because people may not *want* a bootstrap.py.  I would be annoyed if  
one was put in my buildout.


>>> - the bootstrap and init commands were combined? I can't see where  
>>> they're useful on their own...
>> The benefit of the init command is so minor, I'd be happy to see it  
>> go away.
>
> What needs to happen for that to happen?


I wouldn't actually remove it -- for backward compatibility reasons.   
I'd just remove it from the documentation.

Jim

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Jim Fulton
Zope Corporation