Re: Generalizing find-definition

[Stefan Monnier]

> What is the advantage of having the backend define a function that
> returns a completion table as opposed to a function that prompts the
> user for a symbol? The saved code seems minimal, and it means the
> backend can not set the prompt, for example.

Another reason is the general rule that the backend should not do
UI tasks and prompting is definitely a UI operation.


        Stefan