[PATCH]: Optional explanation for options

[Robert Collins]

On Wed, 2005-09-07 at 09:04 +0100, Magnus Therning wrote:
> The following patch makes it possible to add explanations to options for
> commands. E.g.
> 
> class cmd_my_command(Command):
>     ...
>     takes_options = [('revision', 'Retrieve particular revision')]
>     ...
> 
> I think it'd be handy for command line completion...

So, we have the ability at the moment to introspect to determine
argument and option types. Do you think that adding the explanation to
the list of OPTIONS and ARGUMENTS globally would be reasonable? I mean -
does the intent vary without the type varying?



Rob

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