Messages in this thread | | | Date | Wed, 27 Jan 2010 12:42:53 -0800 | From | David Daney <> | Subject | Re: [PATCH] checkpatch.pl: remove the 80 charactes punch card limit |
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Joel Schopp wrote: > >>> >>> >>> While the origins of 80 character lines dates back to punchcards >>> there is a reason it has survived the test of time. >> >> Has it though? If that were the undisputed truth, we wouldn't be >> having this discussion. > > If you know of a usability study that quantifies the effect of line > length on readibility of C code I'm willing to listen, and I'm sure > others are too.
Good point. As with most things related to kernel development, a usability study or other market research from a reputable institution is a vital first step before taking any action.
We don't have any good peer reviewed research on the subject that I am aware of. I guess even contemplating a change at this early point would be rash and dangerous.
I withdraw my previous comments with respect to the 80 Column Question. Instead I would recommend elevating the WARNING to ERROR status.
David Daney
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