[swift-evolution] [Review] SE-0085: Package Manager Command Names

[Honza Dvorsky]

I agree with the review feedback so far, it's a good proposal. But just as
David mentioned, I think a `spm` command, which would just be an alias for
`swift package` would work really well. `spm build`, `spm test` all feel
very in line with existing tools like gem, npm, pod etc. I think those ~3
letter commands are very short for a good reason. And with the entrance of
Swift on the server, having to write `swift package X` right next to the
rest of the "3-letter" tools could feel like an oversight.

I absolutely agree that for the sake of discoverability and clarity, the
`swift package` command should be the canonical way. And in addition to
that, I suggest we add `spm` to better fit into the CLI-driven world and
save people quite lot of typing.

Honza

On Tue, May 10, 2016 at 8:21 AM David Hart via swift-evolution <
swift-evolution at swift.org> wrote:

>
> >    * What is your evaluation of the proposal?
>
> +1 This proposal makes the package manager a first-class tool, instead of
> a set of command options.
>
> >    * Is the problem being addressed significant enough to warrant a
> change to Swift?
>
> It should be addressed before it goes public.
>
> >    * Does this proposal fit well with the feel and direction of Swift?
>
> Yes.
>
> >    * If you have used other languages or libraries with a similar
> feature, how do you feel that this proposal compares to those?
>
> I'm used to using npm, pod, gem, bundle. So I think I would have preferred
> a spm command. It would also have made commands shorter to type. But I
> guess the proposal makes more sense for Swift.
>
> >    * How much effort did you put into your review? A glance, a quick
> reading, or an in-depth study?
>
> Serious read.
>
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> > Thank you,
> >
> > - Daniel
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