Nicola Ken Barozzi wrote: > > Costin Manolache wrote: > [...] >> There are many problems with marker interfaces. I doubt they'll get >> support. > > I won't expand on this much but in Avalon we've ditched marker > interfaces after much time they have been used...
Good move. > >> Probably a middle-ground solution with some meta-data ( i.e. config ) >> could be accepted ( maybe this can be reopened when the format for the >> standard antlib is discussed - I care more about adding the hooks >> to allow pluggable task factories at this moment ). > > ... and we are migrating to the use of metadata. Metadata is used in one form or another in almost any project I know. It is important to keep things in balance and not abuse any concept. Simple things should remain simple - and metadata should be used only to enhance and solve complex problems. That's my biggest concern on any use of metadata. Costin -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For additional commands, e-mail: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
