Re: ConvertChars request
This WebDNA talk-list message is from 1999
It keeps the original formatting.
numero = 23056
interpreted = N
texte = >>Its kind of a waste of a db to just have one or or two conversions in them. > > I can understand the sentiment, but just to make it clear to everyone on > the list: there is no such thing as wasting a db. WebCatalog is > extremely efficient about loading and unloading databases and template > files. It is no worse than wasting a .gif by having an extra graphic > file on disk.it isn't the waste of a database that is the problem; it's the waste of time it takes to create/maintain/debug files for such simple tasks that is the problem. For complicated Convertchars, a database might be helpful, but for most of us, for most of what we do, we are killing/modifying just one or two characters. Putting this right on the page in webdna is Simple. Making extra complicated databases is Difficult. Brian B. Burton BOFH - Department of Redundancy Department --------------------------------------------------------------- MMT Solutions - Specializing in Online Shopping Solutions 973-808-8644 http://www.safecommerce.comProtect your right to own and arm bears.
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>>Its kind of a waste of a db to just have one or or two conversions in them. > > I can understand the sentiment, but just to make it clear to everyone on > the list: there is no such thing as wasting a db. WebCatalog is > extremely efficient about loading and unloading databases and template > files. It is no worse than wasting a .gif by having an extra graphic > file on disk.it isn't the waste of a database that is the problem; it's the waste of time it takes to create/maintain/debug files for such simple tasks that is the problem. For complicated Convertchars, a database might be helpful, but for most of us, for most of what we do, we are killing/modifying just one or two characters. Putting this right on the page in webdna is Simple. Making extra complicated databases is Difficult. Brian B. Burton BOFH - Department of Redundancy Department --------------------------------------------------------------- MMT Solutions - Specializing in Online Shopping Solutions 973-808-8644 http://www.safecommerce.comProtect your right to own and arm bears.
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