Re: [OctDev] [Agora] Single, Bundle, Forge

[Ben A. <bpa...@ma...>]

On Aug 19, 2012, at 7:28 AM, JuanPi wrote:

> Hi,
> 
> Carne rose the issue that the names single, bundle and forge weren't
> meant to stick. I personally like them. But maybe is time to collect
> some ideas
> 
> In general lines the names stand for
> 
> * Single: A upload of a single file. The only requirement are that it
> is code usable in Octave and that the file is released under a GPL
> compatible license.
> * Bundle: A zip file with multiple files. May or may not have the
> structure of a package. Even with package structure it is not
> guaranteed that it will install.
> * Forge: A zip file containing the structure of a package. A Forge
> package must install correctly, must work  and all GNU Octave coding
> criteria applies.
> 
> Any body against these names? If so, please give alternatives.
> 
> Thanks
> 
> -- 
> JuanPi Carbajal

I like the idea of using consistent names.  Is there a reason to use "Single" instead of "Function", and "Forge" instead of "Package"?

Ben