suffix in extra test outputs

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Denis Davydov

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Feb 8, 2017, 2:09:13 PM2/8/17
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Dear all,

I would like to suggest that we add some sensible info into suffix when adding
extra test output. For example

fragile_test.output
fragile_test.output.gcc6
fragile_test.ouptut.gcc4
fragile_test.output.clang8-sierra


When we have fragile tests with 3-4 different outputs, it is easier to "read" them if the filenames have some hints.
Ideally if the test fails on some system/compiler, one hopefully would have a clue whether or not it's because the test is fragile
or there is some problem indeed.

Note that commit messages may not contain any info on rationale why the extra outputs were added.
In the long run, i think it's better to document it in both places -- commit message and brief info in filename.

Regards,
Denis
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