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While I do prefer text configuration over guis, I had two thoughts that kind of run counter to his point: 1) There's nothing inherent about guis that prevents
by rauljara 15y ago
While I do prefer text configuration over guis, I had two thoughts that kind of run counter to his point:
1) There's nothing inherent about guis that prevents them from having a space for comments. Perhaps gui designers should consider leaving spots for comments in complex config situations.
2) A lot of the comments I see in config files are little notes about what this or that setting actually does... comments that are generally not needed in a well designed gui. But then again, I am not a sysadmin. YYMV.
- burgerbrain 15y agoComments in configuration files are approximately equivalent to those "tooltip" things GUIs sometimes have. I think comments are a much better method though since GUIs often seem to be missing their equivalent and even when present, it's a pain in the ass to use.
- Someone 15y agoI disagree. Comments in configuration files can serve (at least) two purposes: - to explain what a setting does. - to document why you chose a value for the setting. Tooltips can do the former, but not the latter.
- burgerbrain 15y agoYes, I am revering to point 2 of the GP.