Thread (7 messages) 7 messages, 5 authors, 2018-12-21

Re: [PATCH v2] git: add -P as a short option for --no-pager

From: Johannes Schindelin <hidden>
Date: 2018-12-21 12:04:35

Hi Hannes,

On Thu, 3 May 2018, Johannes Sixt wrote:
It is possible to configure 'less', the pager, to use an alternate
screen to show the content, for example, by setting LESS=RS in the
environment. When it is closed in this configuration, it switches
back to the original screen, and all content is gone.

It is not uncommon to request that the output remains visible in
the terminal. For this, the option --no-pager can be used. But
it is a bit cumbersome to type, even when command completion is
available. Provide a short option, -P, to make the option easier
accessible.

Signed-off-by: Johannes Sixt <redacted>
---
 Given the positive feedback, I resurrect the patch.

 Changes since v1:
 - Use -P instead of -N
 - Commit message changed as proposed by Kaartic
Just a quick note, as mine was a vocal voice against this patch: I find
myself using this more and more. So I was wrong to object, and I
apologize.

Thank you,
Dscho
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