ndmitchell / ndmitchell/hlint

Parallel by default, unless the system doesn't support it

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Description

From https://code.google.com/p/ndmitchell/issues/detail?id=606

HLint should probably run in parallel by default, because there's no real reason not to.

The HLint Manual recommends running hlint -Nn, setting n manually to the number of processors on the computer.

In modern GHC, n is best omitted. -N with no options automatically uses the number of processors on the computer.

We could improve and simplify the manual at the same time by adhering to this best practice.

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Start by locating HLint's handling of the -Nn option and the HLint Manual section that recommends setting n manually. The work is done when HLint uses the processor count by default where supported and the manual reflects the simplified -N recommendation.

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Assessment

Tech stack
haskell
Domain
cli, documentation
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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