Re: [PATCHES] Coding standards

Alvaro Herrera wrote:
>> Yes they are useful.  As a new patcher, where should I look for coding  
>> standards?  How about a little FAQ at the
>> top of the CVS source tree?
>>     
>
> The developer's FAQ is supposed to contain this kind of thing, but I
> think it's rather thin on actual details.  (Some time ago it was
> proposed to create a "style guide", but people here thought it was a
> waste of time and "it will not cover what's really important", so we're
> stuck with repeating the advice over and over.)
As a new patcher I'm certain to look at the top of the CVS tree.  I'm 
not so certain to actually find and read a FAQ.  But I've got the advice 
now, so I won't make the same missteps again....
                                    -Bryce Nesbitt

PS: less is more, keep any guide very very short....