I guess the fact of the matter is that there is a lot of XML in use these days. It's true you don't have to use it if you develop on your own and prefer to do everything yourself. But since so many tools these days employ it, my feeling is it's better to use it and be familiar with it. A developer will have a more rounded skillset that way.
(Even tho' i'd prefer using structs in cfscript if i could just rest on my laurels for the rest of my life. But it seems that developers can't afford to do that for very long!) Nando On 11/26/06, Sammy Larbi <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
I'm the same way. I find even Coldfusion having a poor signal to noise ratio because it is xml (basically). Ron Jeffries and I had a little exchange a little while ago about it, and I plan to post on it as well. But, the benefits of using it certainly outweigh that. In any case, based on your post(s) about the matter, I think I have a good response - but I feel I should soak in the reference documents before I commit to my own prejudice. Certainly will get back on this though. -Sam Peter Bell wrote, On 11/26/2006 2:48 PM: > Hi Sam, > > Looking forward to your thoughts when you have the time to respond. Truth is > I don't like XML, so I'm looking for any excuse not to use it, but I also > want to be intellectually honest and highlight all of the benefits that XML > provides so hopefully I'll make the best decision for my use case rather > than just following my prejudices! > > Best Wishes, > Peter > > > On 11/26/06 8:36 AM, "Sammy Larbi" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > >> Peter, >> >> You make some good points. I plan to read those articles within the >> next couple of weeks and write up a response if I'm still not completely >> convinced. Its just that right now, because the semester is coming to a >> close, I can't give it the time/attention a good response deserves. I >> hope you'll excuse the delay =). >> >> -Sam >> >> >> Peter Bell wrote, On 11/25/2006 10:44 AM: >> >>> Hi Sam, >>> >>> There are a few reasons. And what was going to be an email turned into a >>> posting! >>> >>> Here are my latest thoughts on XML for configuration. >>> http://www.pbell.com/index.cfm/2006/11/25/Should-you-use-XML-for-your-config >>> uration-files >>> >>> Best Wishes, >>> Peter >>> >>> >>> On 11/25/06 9:07 AM, "Sammy Larbi" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >>> >>> >>> >>>> Jim, >>>> >>>> Don't take this the wrong way, as it is a genuine question, but when I >>>> read it, it sound sort of heckling. It is not meant to be, so forgive >>>> me if it sounds that way to you. >>>> >>>> When and why would I want to use this? In particular, why is it better >>>> than say <cfinclude template="config.cfm"> where config.cfm sets all my >>>> variables? >>>> >>>> Thanks, >>>> >>>> Sam >>>> >>>> >>>> jim collins wrote, On 11/24/2006 6:39 PM: >>>> >>>> >>>>> What is config.cfc? Config.cfc allows application and session >>>>> variables in a ColdFusion application to be set from an XML file. >>>>> Config.cfc is available for download at >>>>> http://code.google.com/p/configcfc/ >>>>> For subversion users the link is: >>>>> http://configcfc.googlecode.com/svn/trunk/ >>>>> >>>>> A big THANK YOU to Nic Tunney for his help, code review, and creating >>>>> the Application.cfc example. You rock dude. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>> You are subscribed to cfcdev. To unsubscribe, please follow the instructions >>>> at http://www.cfczone.org/listserv.cfm >>>> >>>> CFCDev is supported by: >>>> Katapult Media, Inc. >>>> We are cool code geeks looking for fun projects to rock! >>>> www.katapultmedia.com >>>> >>>> An archive of the CFCDev list is available at >>>> www.mail-archive.com/[email protected] >>>> >>>> >>>> >>> >>> >>> >>> You are subscribed to cfcdev. To unsubscribe, please follow the instructions >>> at http://www.cfczone.org/listserv.cfm >>> >>> CFCDev is supported by: >>> Katapult Media, Inc. >>> We are cool code geeks looking for fun projects to rock! >>> www.katapultmedia.com >>> >>> An archive of the CFCDev list is available at >>> www.mail-archive.com/[email protected] >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >> >> You are subscribed to cfcdev. To unsubscribe, please follow the instructions >> at http://www.cfczone.org/listserv.cfm >> >> CFCDev is supported by: >> Katapult Media, Inc. >> We are cool code geeks looking for fun projects to rock! >> www.katapultmedia.com >> >> An archive of the CFCDev list is available at >> www.mail-archive.com/[email protected] >> >> > > > > > > You are subscribed to cfcdev. To unsubscribe, please follow the instructions at http://www.cfczone.org/listserv.cfm > > CFCDev is supported by: > Katapult Media, Inc. > We are cool code geeks looking for fun projects to rock! > www.katapultmedia.com > > An archive of the CFCDev list is available at www.mail-archive.com/[email protected] > > > > You are subscribed to cfcdev. To unsubscribe, please follow the instructions at http://www.cfczone.org/listserv.cfm CFCDev is supported by: Katapult Media, Inc. We are cool code geeks looking for fun projects to rock! www.katapultmedia.com An archive of the CFCDev list is available at www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]
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