trixi-framework/Trixi.jl

Shorten package extension names as per the Pkg docs

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#2,543 opened on Sep 1, 2025

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Description

Since (I believe) v1.10, it is not necessary to include the parent package name in the extension package name. From the Pkg docs:

Extensions can have arbitrary names (here ContourExt), following the format of this example is likely a good idea for extensions with a single dependency. In Pkg output, extension names are always shown together with their parent package name.

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refactor
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basic Julia package structure
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Research direction
This issue involves renaming extension packages in the Trixi.jl repository to remove the parent package prefix as per Pkg.jl v1.10 best practices. Look at the current extensions in the 'ext' directory (e.g., TrixiPlotsExt) and rename them to shorter names like PlotsExt. Ensure you update all references in code and test files. The Pkg documentation provides guidance on extension naming conventions.