Re: [TCLCORE] CFV warning: TIP #718: encoding compatibility for GDI/HammerDB/TPC/DB2

[Jan N. <jan...@gm...>]

Op ma 19 mei 2025 om 13:05 schreef Donald Porter:
>
> I’m not immersed in this.  I don’t know what is involved.  Have not read the TIP.  I’d like to keep it that way and let those who are more familiar sort out the details.
>
> That said, I see mention of adding new public features to Tcl 9.0.2.  This is making me care.
>
> New features in a patch release is contrary to usual practice.  Is there really a compelling need?
> A need I can comprehend without expertise in Windows encoding practices?
> Or am I misunderstanding what is proposed?

Indeed, adding an API in a patch release should be done with care. It won't
be the first time, TIP #701 dit it as well (with my agreement!):
      <https://core.tcl-lang.org/tips/doc/trunk/tip/701.md>

I think - in this case - the necessary precautions are taken, but it's
open for discussion. If found not acceptable, it can be made a
MODULE_SCOPE function (which will be exposed in 9.1)
as well.

Hope this helps,
       Jan Nijtmans