A couple of thoughts about database(s)
Have you thought much about how you want to provide lookups, that is,
what can be queried.
I was thinking about having the ability to say I want to have everything
that works in this group of browsers on this platform and I get back
everything that works or is grouped by compatibility level. If the
processor (cgi) is setup and documented a bit I can build a couple of forms
for lookup(s) of these types and either hand them back to you or set them up
on my own.
I would imagine that you will place static lookups in the individual
tiles to begin with. There are however a great many other semi-dynamic
querying abilities that a good database will lend itself to. The key is an
up to date database that is kept that way rather than a snapshot that will
become outdated. I'm sure that you understand this notion, and also most
others on this list. I'm just reinforceing the thought, as this is often
becomes the bottleneck for this type of application while attempting to
implement and the main reason some of them fall by the wayside. This is
also the reasoning behind my earlier post(s) about provisions for
owner/authors to update the work. If the interface makes things easy it
will be used. If not, well. . . .
Just some thoughts.
bobb
"Matthew A. Shirey" wrote:
> These other widgets will be put into a separate section and you are
> right they will not be as easy to maintain. I am mostly intersted in
> presenting the functionality of the examples provided in the API across
> the different browsers. If a widget is built from features that show up
> as anything but green in the matrix then they are most likely going to
> have the same or worse evaluation.
>
> Anyway, glad people seem to like it. I'll get the database backend set
> up this weekend. =)
>
> -- Matthew
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Robert Rainwater [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
> Sent: Saturday, February 10, 2001 10:52 AM
> To: DynAPI Help List
> Subject: Re[2]: [Dynapi-Help] Compatibility Matrix Prototype
>
> The matrix does include the main widgets included with the DynAPI. If
> you try to include other widgets then it will be hard to maintain.
> The widgets included in the DynAPI are updated along with the DynAPI
> so it is easier to maintain.
>
> The widgets included are a good example of the functionality, so I
> don't see the need to include every widget. The matrix shouldn't be
> used as bug testing for the many other widgets available. The
> examples included demonstrate how the dynapi works, so if there is
> some other functionality thats not included there, then maybe that
> should be included there. But adding x's own scrollbar or whatever
> widget to the matrix does not help with fixes bugs in the DynAPI.
>
> --
> // Robert Rainwater
>
> On 2/10/2001, 10:55:25 AM EST, Bob wrote about "[Dynapi-Help]
> Compatibility Matrix Prototype":
>
> > "Matthew A. Shirey" wrote:
>
> >> Hey all,
> >>
> >> Well, after much testing the prototype for the matrix is complete.
> This
> >> simple matrix will let you know what example work where... Anyway,
> when
> >> I add the database features this weekend you will be able to click on
> >> the individual squares to get information and comment on an
> evaluation
> >> in a message forum type style.
>
> > Can you possibly think about providing for adding of widgets/extention
> lines
> > (at some point in the future), something along the lines of Richards
> site,
> > with the widget/extention examples laid out by author.
>
> >> Any and all feedback is most welcome.
> >> If you don't want to bombard the list you can just send the email to
> me.
> >> Also please comment on any browser versions you would like to see in
> the
> >> matrix which I have missed.
> >>
> >> http://www.shireyproductions.com/dynapi/matrix/default.htm
> >>
> >> -- Matthew
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