I have some problems with what you said....
> 1. The content object database which does not follow the standard
> rules for
> relational databases (you can still interact with external
> databases if you
> need to).
While it's true that Spectra stores things in a generalized way that may not
be perfect for a specific application, there is no real reason why you can't
interact with it. I've written numerous Finder type pieces of code that
interact directly with the db. I will give you a half point for your comment
about relational dbs.
> 2. You need a detailed specification for the site before you start so you
> can create the necessary types and properties which you will use to hold
You are 100% right, but last time I checked, this was a REALLY good thing.
Most big projects suffer from not enough planning. Spectra forces you to
spend more time planning, and I can't imagine that that could ever be a bad
thing.
> content. If you need to fundamentally change the spec. at some time, you
> will probably be better starting again than trying to move what you have
> already done to a new system.
This is true for ANY dynamic web site. Let's say your working on a non
spectra site. If you change the database table holding client records so
that the field Name becomes FirstName and LastName, your going to have to
update your code anyway. I don't really think this is a fair thing to say
about Spectra. I think if you have to make a major change to ANY app,
spectra or not, your going to be looking at a lot of work. Heck, that's why
you call it a 'major' or 'fundamental' change. ;)
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