Sandor I think that many of the apps you describe are "out there", but because they are built for commercial (or, at least, internal/private) purposes, they are not available to students to examine.
I agree this a pity - the potential of Cocoon is quite vast (esp. with the new flow and forms) - but trying to demonstrate that to "newbies" is a challenge! Derek PS Perhaps some of the things you mention could be course projects ?! (that way you could build-up your own set of "convincing applications. ") >>> [EMAIL PROTECTED] 2004/06/24 11:36:33 AM >>> Bertrand, Ah merci pour votre response! Oh, pardonne-moi, my French _is_ rusty after several years of inactivity :( Bertrand Delacretaz wrote: > Le 23 juin 04, � 17:03, [EMAIL PROTECTED] a �crit : > >> ...You're right. My feeling is slightly different though. >> Context: I'm trying to tame Cocoon to make it useful for >> some lab exercises for our students... > > You're right that web applications quickly get more complicated, but > have you looked at the "tour" block? I've used this tutorial > successfully in half-day workshops to show the big picture of Cocoon to > java programmers and they've been happy: I think it shows which > functionality and blocks are more important and which ones one can just > leave for later, just keeping in mind that they exist. I also need some convincing applications. Not just interesting from the technical perspective - like many Cocoon demos - but from a real-world angle. Bridge the gap between techies and the rest. Think modelling your business proces in XML. Simulate a small multichannel publishing firm. Demonstrate how Cocoon delivers special offers from your local store as a brochure to your mailbox (pdf), the web (html) and your cellphone. Use Cocoon to personalize course materials. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean. MailScanner thanks transtec Computers for their support. --------------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
