On Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 1:44:43 PM UTC-5 Edward K. Ream wrote: >> I hope that existing GUI plugins that use the nested-splitter/free-layout will be able to continue working without needing to be reworked
> When True, the *g.allow_nested_splitter* switch enables both plugins to work as before. As noted in the PR, this switch might be on "forever." Belay that. Leo's codebase should not contain toxic code switches. Such switches are intolerable in the long run. I feel strongly enough about this that I am willing to convert legacy code myself. This offer extends to you, Thomas, and anyone else. *Assuming the PR succeeds,* here is my present plan: - Terry's plugins (and the switch) will be part of Leo 6.7.9. - As part of 6.7.9, I'll convert all affected code in LeoPyRef.py. - The 6.7.9 release notes will warn of a breaking change in Leo 6.7.10 and will offer to help with conversion. - I'll remove the switch and the two plugins as soon as 6.7.9 goes out the door. *Summary* If PR #3911 <https://github.com/leo-editor/leo-editor/pull/3911> succeeds, Leo 6.7.9 will be the last release that supports the free_layout and nested_splitter plugins. The 6.7.9 release notes will warn of the breaking change and will offer to help convert any existing code. Leo's long history includes removing many overly complex features. Removing all vestiges of these plugins will make Leo simpler and more maintainable. Again, I welcome all comments. Edward -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "leo-editor" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to leo-editor+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/leo-editor/25125524-e031-4ed3-bedf-6bb0a05aaf2cn%40googlegroups.com.
