Craig R. McClanahan wrote:
[snip]
> It's also not just the initial learning -- I need to train every new developer I
> add for the lifetime of the application.
>
> There is nothing wrong IMHO with WebMacro (I have stronger feelings about some of
> the half-assed implementations of template systems) -- but I have to wear my
> "project manager" hat as well, and say what's best for the overall product. In
> many cases, that means mainstream technology choices, quite independent of
> technical "elegance" or "beauty."
>
Agreed. But how does a fledgling elegant technology ever become
mainstream? Early adopters try using it, like it, and help give
it some recognition. I believe this is what Jason Hunter is doing,
and I thank him for it. Once developer interest reaches a
critical mass, the technology quickly matures and becomes
maintream.
Just as Jakarta-Ant is becoming mainstream enough project
managers to approve of, perhaps so will WebMacro, or another
simple template engine with elegant text-editor-friendly syntax.
> This seems to offend some open source folks. Sorry -- but that's the real world of
> software development I've lived in for the last 25 years.
>
> Craig McClanahan
Robin Meade
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