Comment 2 for bug 235432

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Saša Janiška (gour) wrote : Re: [Bug 235432] [NEW] precedence order for aliases

>>>>> "Aaron" == Aaron Bentley <email address hidden> writes:

Hi Aaron,

Aaron> It's a feature. It keeps the model simple. It allows the
Aaron> aliases to vary independently. It allows the original command be
Aaron> given an alias, while an alias is created for the original name.

OK. I'm trying to adjust to the model...

Aaron> I don't think so. User aliases and built-in aliases are
Aaron> completely different.

Heh, for the experiment's sake I tried to define:

co=checkout --lightweight

alias and was curios what would happen.

Fortunately, bzr did the Right Thing :-)

So, now I see & understand that user aliases override built-in ones and
can live with that ;)

Shall we close this 'bug' as invalid?

Sincerely,
Gour

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