Re: [Amforth] amforth-shell.py bugfix

[Enoch <ix...@ho...>]

Hi Keith,

As this is our first direct communication, thank you for contributing
the shell.

Keith Amidon <ca...@pi...> writes:

> {-- Mon, 15 Apr 2013 03:03:55 -0400: Enoch <ix...@ho...> wrote: --}
>
>   Enoch> Hello Matthias & All:
>   Enoch> amforth-shell.py bugfix. skips already uploaded #include files.
>
>   Enoch> http://pastebin.com/ePa76LmL
>
> I can see how this would be useful in some circumstances.  However, in
> interactive development I upload the same file many times after making
> changes to it, often with the use of marker words temporarily embedded
> in the file.  For that reason I would prefer that this not be included
> in the main distribution unless there is a method to turn the checking
> on/off, preferably with a default value of off.

Good point, I'll add #include-once [<yes-or-no>] with a "no"
default. You have provided a nice config nesting infrastructure.

I did read your other thoughts. It raises intersting questions regarding
the future role of the shell in AmForth development. Is it an essential
tool or "just" a convenience.

Regards, Enoch.