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Re: [Bug-gnulib] getline bug?
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Bruno Haible |
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Re: [Bug-gnulib] getline bug? |
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Tue, 5 Oct 2004 20:50:58 +0200 |
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Paul Eggert wrote:
> wouldn't it be better simply to
> remove the linebuffer module and rewrite all its invokers to use
> getline? I don't see the point of the linebuffer module
The linebuffer module is an object-oriented line buffering code;
getline serves a similar purpose but is written in functional style.
getline is more flexible; OTOH, linebuffer is easier to use. I consider
line-buffer to be higher-level than getline.
Both have its respective value.
Bruno