Patrick, I actually half-agree (which is ironic since I'm one of those pushing an xml-heavy CF framework). I tend to put application config DATA into .properties files, because they are the most human readable and portable.
However, I don't know any framework that puts "business logic" into XML. Mach-II,FB,and Model Glue put "controller-logic" into xml, which is fine. ColdSpring and others put application configuration into XML, but it's not the type of configuration that you could put in a text file... it defines the assembly of the components in your application. No business logic there, either. -Dave >>> [EMAIL PROTECTED] 10/28/2005 10:29:01 AM >>> On 10/28/05, Joseph Flanigan <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I did not mean to stir-up a discussion on Mach, I was using one > aspect of Mach, XML, as something I think is wrong. I must jump to Joseph's defense here. I think ColdFusion framework developers became infatuated with XML a few years ago -- starting with XML fusedocs -- and it's gotten out of hand. I don't understand what was wrong with simpler text-based formats, such as the java properties file and windows ini file. I thought that a config file should only specify details; it should not implement business logic. And I thought that's why config file formats tended to be so constrained. The idea of an eXtensible format for config files seems backwards to me. If Joseph is an intelligent contributer who questions long-held beliefs with sound arguments, I think he's an asset to the community. If he's a troll, please don't feed him. Patrick -- Patrick McElhaney 704.560.9117 http://pmcelhaney.weblogs.us ---------------------------------------------------------- You are subscribed to cfcdev. To unsubscribe, send an email to [email protected] with the words 'unsubscribe cfcdev' as the subject of the email. CFCDev is run by CFCZone (www.cfczone.org) and supported by CFXHosting (www.cfxhosting.com). CFCDev is supported by New Atlanta, makers of BlueDragon http://www.newatlanta.com/products/bluedragon/index.cfm An archive of the CFCDev list is available at www.mail-archive.com/[email protected] ----------------------------------------- CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This email and any attachments may contain confidential information that is protected by law and is for the sole use of the individuals or entities to which it is addressed. If you are not the intended recipient, please notify the sender by replying to this email and destroying all copies of the communication and attachments. Further use, disclosure, copying, distribution of, or reliance upon the contents of this email and attachments is strictly prohibited. To contact Albany Medical Center, or for a copy of our privacy practices, please visit us on the Internet at www.amc.edu. ---------------------------------------------------------- You are subscribed to cfcdev. To unsubscribe, send an email to [email protected] with the words 'unsubscribe cfcdev' as the subject of the email. CFCDev is run by CFCZone (www.cfczone.org) and supported by CFXHosting (www.cfxhosting.com). CFCDev is supported by New Atlanta, makers of BlueDragon http://www.newatlanta.com/products/bluedragon/index.cfm An archive of the CFCDev list is available at www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]
