Hi, I have been examining the beanutils Convertor/ConvertUtils classes with a view to using them instead of the type convertor code I have written: http://www.scolebourne.eurobell.co.uk/JodaTypeConvertor.zip
Currently I have found the following differences: 1) The Joda type convertor is called when an object needs to be converted to a String. ConvertUtils does not do this. This is essential for classes where the toString() is for debugging and not a formal string (such as GregorianCalendar). 2) Joda type convertors support a dynamic convertor creation mechanism. Basically, you specify that a particular convertor class is to be used for subclasses of a particular class. When required, a new instance of the convertor is created, to which the subclass is passed. This is essential for a case like the standard Enumeration pattern in Java, where I don't want to have to write a type convertor for each enumeration subclass, instead I just want to write a convertor for the superclass. Any feedback on these differences/possible enhancements? I am willing to contribute to improving ConvertUtils if required. Stephen -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For additional commands, e-mail: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
