on the point Joel makes about backwards compatability (and esp using undocumented features) - this just backs up what RobinH, SeanC, et al, have been saying for ages - a published API is the bible BUT go beyond that (with access to CF's underlying factory java classes, etc) and all bets are off.
A vendor (ie: MM), has the right to change their software. Where it gets hairy is when it breaks the prev published API - but then, no one is forcing you to upgrade, yes? and all those VB6 apps don't need dot.net to run and don't need to upgrade. I mean, who on CFAussie are still developing against "old" versions of CF? I bet more than just the couple I know of... just my Friday 2c Barry Beattie CF Web Developer Alpha Business Systems [EMAIL PROTECTED] � Ph: +61 07 3216 0999 � Unit 1, 31 Thompson Street Bowen Hills QLD 4006 www.alphabus.com.au � -----Original Message----- From: Scott Barnes [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, 18 June 2004 9:19 AM To: CFAussie Mailing List Subject: [cfaussie] Re: [Fwd: [mmugs] JoelonSoftware.com?] Brett Payne-Rhodes wrote: > > This is so well written even I understood most of it! ;) > He nailed it. > However, someone needs to introduce Joel to CFMX and Flash PDQ! Ever tried preaching "Christianity" to a "Muslim"?.. you can try it, but expect some kind of Holey war as a backlash :) Different Flavors, ASP/VB isn't all that bad, I've been playing with C# for a few weeks now, and i must say, i respect it to a point. I still love CFMX over ASPX though, but VB .NET vs FLASH MX ... unless I'm making an app for the web .NET is easier :D and less painful. But he nailed it all perfectly, and I'm one of those dickheads who decided to learn / use WinForms... now if Longhorn makes it to market, thats a big wast of my time in learning it. I loved the part where DHTML was given a low priority due to the danger of it overtaking the Operating System/Client-top model, in that if you evolve a technology like DHTML more, you effectively are in danger of dislodging the need for a specific OS (i.e Linux? Mac? etc). Its all a conspiracy ;) hehehe. Scott --- You are currently subscribed to cfaussie as: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe send a blank email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Aussie Macromedia Developers: http://lists.daemon.com.au/
