Re: [GSOC] Interested in the project 'Unify ref-filter formats with other pretty formats'

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On Fri, Mar 11, 2022 at 9:54 PM Jayati Shrivastava <gaurijove@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>
> For the microproject - "Use test_path_is_* functions in test scripts", is the intent
> to do away with all calls to run_command*  or to only remove those run_command*
> calls where spawning a child process is an overkill (similar to https://github.com/git/git/commit/ffcb4e94d3) ?
> If it's the latter then I am not sure how to identify such cases.
> Would be great if you could clarify it further.

Since `test_path_is_*` functions are more robust and debug-friendly.
And are just wrappers around `test -(e|f|d|…)`. So, I think it's okay
to use them wherever possible.

But maybe someone on the mailing list will be able to provide better
and correct explanation. cc(ing) Christian and mailing list.

> Meanwhile, I'll try to work on another microproject to get familiar
> with the patch submission process.

We generally expect one microproject per student. But contributions
are always welcome :)

Thanks,
Hariom




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