Obviously I need to restate my questions or statements in a manner that doesn't assume you have a clue about what I am really trying to say. When I referred to a 'standard approach' I really should have used the words 'default approach'. Some people are using XML as the default approach rather than on a needs basis. When I refer to binary format I am referring essentially to a native format. For example DBFs. Zip up a DBF result set and transmit it or use XML. I wonder which is smaller? And both ZIP and DBF are standards that any language can handle - if that were even an issue.
> My question revolves around the transmission of data and why use a > verbose > format when binary will do. Now will adding a '?' to the previous sentence make it a question for you? One of my complaints is XML-evangelists. They say it is the greatest thing since sliced bread and disparage any other method. It has its place as I have actually stated. In fact my question goes to the heart of 'when' to use it. As for what is and isn't a question, I suggest you revisit Grammar 101. I have obviously stirred up a hornet's nest when asking a simple question about XML and the responses have been extraordinary as well as utterly irrelevant. I feel like the boy who said "the emperor has no clothes". But if you remember the story, the boy was right. -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Ed Leafe Sent: Thursday, 15 January 2009 9:10 AM To: ProFox Email List Subject: Re: [NF] M$ is pushing ahead for performance On Jan 14, 2009, at 4:29 PM, Geoff wrote: > But you describe XML as a 'standard' approach and call binary non- > standard. > By who's definition? Are you serious? XML is indeed standardized: http://www.xml.com/axml/testaxml.htm . Can you say that about your binary format? There are tools in every language to read/write XML. Can you say that about your binary format? > My question remains as to why use a format that is > 20times as big as a binary format when there is no real reason. That's not a question; that's called assuming the conclusion. By assuming that there is "no real reason", you've changed a question into a statement. > My question revolves around the transmission of data and why use a > verbose > format when binary will do. Again, not a question at all. And you've already received several use cases for XML; it's no one's responsibility to make you actually think them through. > And why use a verbose format (XML) when its > effect on network and application performance has the potential to > be quite > adverse. Again, another non-question that has already been addressed. -- Ed Leafe [excessive quoting removed by server] _______________________________________________ Post Messages to: [email protected] Subscription Maintenance: http://leafe.com/mailman/listinfo/profox OT-free version of this list: http://leafe.com/mailman/listinfo/profoxtech Searchable Archive: http://leafe.com/archives/search/profox This message: http://leafe.com/archives/byMID/profox/[email protected] ** All postings, unless explicitly stated otherwise, are the opinions of the author, and do not constitute legal or medical advice. This statement is added to the messages for those lawyers who are too stupid to see the obvious.
