[lttng-dev] Machine Interface

[Thibault, Daniel]

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Date: Wed, 5 Feb 2014 21:42:19 -0500
From: Jonathan Rajotte <jonathan.r.julien at gmail.com>

> Machine interface output would be generated only with --mi option and could contain additional information than regular output.
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> We are focusing on output right now but we may eventually add a 'mi' command for input if necessary.

   I have one recommendation: do not use the same mnemonic for "generate machine interface output" (--mi) and "accept machine interface input" (mi command).  It is bound to create endless user confusion and attendant errors.  Maybe '--machine-interface' and 'machine', respectively, instead?

Daniel U. Thibault
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