On 29 August 2016 at 17:29, Nicolas Wu
Hello,
I think having multiple options is confusing to beginners, and so I'd like to see a single download option on the download page.
For me it's important that we have a way for beginners to use tools like ghc and ghci on the command line directly in order to run small throw-away programs.
I'm frankly sympathetic to that argument, though one could argue either way even on this front.
The decision about how to manage projects and their dependencies should be open and isn't for beginners, whether that be using stack or cabal: both have their merits, and I don't want to push one over the other.
I'm honestly confused what you're arguing. You say this decision isn't for beginners, yet you propose offering the HP. So how should a beginner install a package without first deciding whether to use cabal-install or stack? Or can a beginner meaningfully be expected to learn using both alternatives? Also, do both tools have their merits *for beginners*? We're talking of cabal as-is, not of the ongoing work on new-build.
The default installation should provide both of these as well as other tools core to building ghc.
As such, I'm in favour of having the HP as the only option.
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