[Kde-pim] Re: Kdepim coding style: indentation

[John Layt]

On Tuesday 01 March 2011 13:46:44 David Jarvie wrote:
> I'd like to propose that the kdepim coding standard
> http://community.kde.org/KDE_PIM/Development/CodingStyle/Korganizer should
> be amended to allow indentation with either 2 or 4 spaces. To avoid
> confusion when reading code, the two indentations should not, of course,
> be mixed together. The standard should stipulate that the same indentation
> should be used throughout each source file. Alternatives might be that
> each subdirectory, or each function, can have its own indentation.
> 
> For the benefit of those who were not there, this proposal is prompted by
> a show  of hands at the recent kdepim meeting when someone asked people
> which indentation they preferred. Most people preferred 4 spaces rather
> than the current 2.
> 
> Comments?

I'd like the policy to be "For all new files use the kdelibs/Qt coding 
standard" (i.e. 4 spaces), with existing files remaining with the current 
style unless the maintainer chooses to re-indent (all all that implies for 
merge and blame).  This will ensure we move towards consistency with 
kdelibs/kdebase over time.

http://techbase.kde.org/Policies/Kdelibs_Coding_Style

Judicious use of kate/vim/emacs settings/templates should ensure hitting a tab 
key equals the correct number of spaces in each file/directory.

John.
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