bug#9876: 24.0.90; doc for `define-derived-mode'

[Lars Ingebrigtsen <larsi@gnus.org>]

"Drew Adams" <drew.adams@oracle.com> writes:

> The doc, in both the Elisp manual and the doc string, should say that
> parameter NAME corresponds to variable `mode-name'.
>
> Users who define major modes without using `define-derived-mode' will
> learn about `mode-name' and understand it when they need it or come in
> contact with it.  Users who use only `define-derived-mode' are ignorant
> of this connection to the variable, unless the doc points it out.
>
> Similarly, for other variables that might be concerned - e.g.,
> `major-mode'.  Such variables should be mentioned in the doc for `d-d-m'
> and the connection made to its parameters.

I think that just sounds more confusing.  The doc looks good to me the
way it is.  Closing.

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