[Cgdb-users] deprecate shortcut mode

[Bob R. <bob...@co...>]

Hi,

I'm considering deprecating shortcut mode in the next release of cgdb.

I get complaints on a monthly basis that when in shortcut mode, 'n'
is 'next' in gdb, but it collides with the next search functionality.

So, I'm thinking this is a flaw in the cgdb interface, all it does is
confuse users. Currently, when in the source window,
  F5 triggers the GDB 'run' command.
  F6 triggers the GDB 'continue' command.
  F7 triggers the GDB 'finish' command.
  F8 triggers the GDB 'next' command.
  F10 triggers the GDB 'step' command.
These are all the shortcut options that you get while in shortcut mode.
So, if I remove the shortcut mode option, you can still get all of the
same functionality via the F keys.

However, if a user is absolutely addicted to the shortcut mode, there is
still a solution. The user can type ':map n :next<CR>'.

Does anyone have any reservations about me removing this option?

Does anyone support the idea of me removing this option?

Thanks,
Bob Rossi