Having had the discussion last night about "strict" variables (and Vaughan's subsequent solution - which will probably have a new version soon with more functionality) I have also been thinking about the <CFPROPERTY> tag in CFMX (and it's closely related non-component oriented <CFPARAM> tag - as well as general "lint" checking in Cold Fusion).
As I know a number of MM staff monitor this list I would like to propose the following suggestions for some future:
<CFPROPERTY> should have the ability to restrict (completely) what attributes/members can be stored in an instance of an object.
<CFPROPERTY> should be extended to add "class global" properties - and also enforce/restrict to those specified only (as above).
<CFPROPERTY> should be extended to have "scope" using (probably) the ACCESS attribute.
<CFPARAM> should be extended to allow "strict" variable declaration.
<CFSETTING> should have additional attributes to specify when the "strict" checking should be performed (by default it would be set to current CFMX operation - ie. non-strict checking).
And, while we are talking <CFCOMPONENTS>......
The ability to call a base class method from an ancestor class would REALLY be nice.
It could be implemented by using <CFPROPERTY> and adding an additional "type" (of possibly "method") which can define a "variable" that can call a method in the ancestor class (similar as you may do in _javascript_).
These are only ideas to maybe start some discussion but hopefully prompt some action for the next release of CFMX.
Gary Menzel
IT Operations Brisbane -+- ABN AMRO Morgans Limited
Level 29, 123 Eagle Street BRISBANE QLD 4000
PH: 07 333 44 828 FX: 07 3834 0828
****************************************************************************
If this communication is not intended for you and you are not an authorised
recipient of this email you are prohibited by law from dealing with or
relying on the email or any file attachments. This prohibition includes
reading, printing, copying, re-transmitting, disseminating, storing or in
any other way dealing or acting in reliance on the information. If you
have received this email in error, we request you contact ABN AMRO Morgans
Limited immediately by returning the email to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
and destroy the original. We will refund any reasonable costs associated
with notifying ABN AMRO Morgans. This email is confidential and may contain
privileged client information. ABN AMRO Morgans has taken reasonable steps
to ensure the accuracy and integrity of all its communications, including
electronic communications, but accepts no liability for materials
transmitted. Materials may also be transmitted without the knowledge of ABN
AMRO Morgans. ABN AMRO Morgans Limited its directors and employees do not
accept liability for the results of any actions taken or not on the basis
of the information in this report. ABN AMRO Morgans Limited and its
associates hold or may hold securities in the companies/trusts mentioned
herein. Any recommendation is made on the basis of our research of the
investment and may not suit the specific requirements of clients.
Assessments of suitability to an individual's portfolio can only be made
after an examination of the particular client's investments, financial
circumstances and requirements.
****************************************************************************
--- You are currently subscribed to cfaussie as: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe send a blank email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] MX Downunder AsiaPac DevCon - http://mxdu.com/
