Hi Brett -- > > (For the purpose of discussion, let's assume > "configuration" refers to > > key => value pairs, consisting of scalar values. After all, that's > > what is stored in an "*.ini" file.) > > Which is why I always had problems with config::Ini -- What > if you want to store multiple values to the same key?
Use XML? Have a related database table? There are so many different methods of storing configuration data. My inclination is to use less, not more. I consider it a victory if I can eliminate one of the "moving parts" -- a separate layer, interface, or data store -- in any of my systems. TTYL, -Jesse- -- Jesse Erlbaum The Erlbaum Group [EMAIL PROTECTED] Phone: 212-684-6161 Fax: 212-684-6226 --------------------------------------------------------------------- Web Archive: http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
