Hi Torsten, 2013/12/8 Torsten Bergmann <[email protected]>
> The reason is simple: when I wrote the config browser > there was no such additional description on the configs itself > and one would have to load the config into the image first. > > Think of 2000 config's (note each is a package) loading in the future when > the config browser opens. This will take ages. I think this is not good > since the app should be responsive. > > Maybe a "show details" button helps when the package is selected. > > I agree (see attached screenshot). I have added the button but the thing is: Package can be fetched from the repository, but there is no package description. There are only textual descriptions of commits. So anyone see any workaround here? > > I would rather see: > 1. Either a simple hosted seaside app "Pharo Store" that one can use to > register a config for a specific pharo version (similar like squeakmap) > maybe directly from the STHub interface with description, ... > > This app can be queried by the config browser (JSON/XML/Fuel/...) > to display infos on the package, maybe also a rating about downloads, > ... > > 2. Or a general mechanism that loads the configs, runs tests and if > OK provides them for the config browser as "yes these config really > work" > > Absolutely. Configurations should be certified. Hernán
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