Hi Which is better: 1. Define a schema for a java bean, auto-generate the source code and get the validation done by castor while populating the bean from a xml instance.
2. Hand code the java bean. Define a mapping file. Populate the java bean from a xml instance through castor. I don't think I need to define a schema here (correct me, if I am wrong) Advantage for 1) is validation of data types and values can be performed by castor. Advantages for 2) are flexibility to add application specific helper methods to the bean, or when you cannot touch the source for the bean. Obviously, advantage of one is the disadvantage for the other. So, how can I get the best of both worlds? I want to hand code my bean class (not use SourceCodegenerator). I want to define the schema apart from the mapping so that castor can validate the xml instance against the schema for both data types and some values. TIA ~Sandeep --------------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe from this list please visit: http://xircles.codehaus.org/manage_email
