On Mon, Sep 28, 2009 at 07:51:38PM +0300, Marcus Clyne wrote:

> Igor Sysoev wrote:
> > In my opinion
> >
> > proxy_cache_path /data/nginx/cache levels=1:2 keys_zone=ONE:10m
> > inactive=1h max_size=1g;
> >
> > is clearer and more expansible: you just need to add new keywords.
> >
> I see your point, I just personally prefer the shorter syntax, and if
> you are familiar with the syntax, I think it's quicker to read
>
> proxy_cache_path /data/nginx/cache 1:2 ONE 10m 1h 1g;
>
> How about offering both? You could have a syntax that included the
> key/value pairs and one that had the shorter syntax with a specific
> ordering. That would mean that admins could choose the version they prefer.
>
> Just an idea.

I do not think that short syntax is good, suppose:
proxy_cache_path /data/nginx/cache 1:2 ONE 10m 20m 50m;


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