Add public API to configure buffer options

Registered by Alexandros Frantzis

Some aspects of the behaviour of a buffer are/should be configurable by the user of the buffer. Add a public API that allows users to configure such options.

Blueprint information

Status:
Complete
Approver:
None
Priority:
High
Drafter:
None
Direction:
Needs approval
Assignee:
Alexandros Frantzis
Definition:
Approved
Series goal:
Accepted for 0.2
Implementation:
Implemented
Milestone target:
milestone icon 0.2.0
Started by
Alexandros Frantzis
Completed by
Alexandros Frantzis

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