[erlang-questions] otp 21.2

[Sam Overdorf]

It is hardly random source. It is only stuff supported by me because
it is my application supported by me.

Sam




On Thu, Dec 20, 2018 at 6:42 PM Michael Truog <mjtruog@REDACTED> wrote:
>
> On 12/20/18 4:01 PM, Sam Overdorf wrote:
> > I don't know about you but if I am responsible for a production
> > environment I am in control of how everything starts and stops and
> > everything in between.
> > My goal for having all of this control is I want my production
> > environment to run simply and smoothly for all of my users.
> > My way of making it simple and smooth is to control everything and the
> > more tools I have to do this the better.
> >
> Loading random source code from a file at ${HOME}/.erlang that lacks
> visibility and is outside of the release, as part of the release, as if
> it was meant to be there does not help the release be more dependable.
> The random source code can cause problems, and avoiding the potential
> for it to be the source of problems is a great way to pursue having a
> dependable release.  Random source code can always be entered into the
> shell, which should be logged, or added to a module that is properly
> within the release and that gives it visibility, allowing it to be tracked.
>
> Best Regards,
> Michael