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Hacking Guidelines
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==================
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This document is an introduction to hacking on GnuCash.
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Related Documents
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-----------------
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In addition to this file, you should read the README file, which
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explains the details of getting the CVS source, building GnuCash,
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and creating patches for submission.
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The src/doc/design directory contains a preliminary design document
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which you should read as well. You should also feel free to hack on
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the design document.
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Coding Style Conventions
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------------------------
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General:
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* When modifying a file, the style convention in that file should be
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followed.
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* When creating a new file, the style of existing files should be
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followed.
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* When creating lots of new files in a new directory, you may use
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your own coding standards, but please try to stick as closely as
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possible to the GNU coding standards.
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* Do not submit patches that consist of (gratuitous) stylistic changes.
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C:
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* Use ISO C.
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* Use glib memory routines where possible. This means you should be
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using g_malloc(), g_new(), g_free(), etc., instead of malloc(),
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free(), etc. Do not mix glib memory calls with libc calls!
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* Where possible, use glib data abstractions instead of rolling your
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own. Glib linked lists and pointer arrays are very convenient and
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have been extensively used and tested.
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* All gnucash functions and global variables are prefixed with gnc_
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* All private functions are enclosed in __ (i.e. _gnc_do_not_call_)
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* Use static functions whenever possible
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* Use const whenever possible
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Scheme:
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* All gnucash functions and global variables are prefixed with gnc:
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* All global variables are enclosed in ** (i.e. gnc:*load-path*)
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* All private functions are enclosed in __ (i.e. gnc:_do-not-call_)
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* All C functions wrapped with g-wrap have dashes in place of underscores.
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(xaccSplitGetBalance --> gnc:split-get-balance).
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Dave Peticolas <dave@krondo.com>
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August 22, 2000
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