Re: (✿╹◡╹) there are always ways to go - Re: Sad tweet

[Ypo <ypuntot@gmail.com>]

I think he is the creator of the magit package.

May 24, 2021 23:02:56 Jean Louis <bugs@gnu.support>:

> * Ypo <ypuntot@gmail.com> [2021-05-24 00:30]:
>> I've read this:
>> 
>> "Contributing to Emacs is so frustrating. It's not worth it for minor things and if I cannot get some experience and confidence with minor things, then I likely won't ever make major contributions."
>> https://twitter.com/magit_emacs/status/1396536686570610697?s=19
> 
> Alright, but no need for desperation. There is a way forward.
> 
> Make your own package, see (info "(elisp) Packaging")
> 
> As when you make your own package you are extending Emacs.
> 
> Then apply the package to be included in GNU ELPA:
> https://elpa.gnu.org on emacs-devel@gnu.org mailing list.
> 
> That way you are contributing to GNU Emacs.
> 
> Your package can improve some functions and thus get kudos from other
> users.
> 
> Then it becomes so much easier to point out to your improvements and
> propose them to mainstream Emacs or Org mode.
> 
> --
> Jean
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