Re: Old Style vs XML Syntax
This WebDNA talk-list message is from 2003
It keeps the original formatting.
numero = 47554
interpreted = N
texte = on 2/7/03 12:17 PM, Sales at sales@superiorshelving.com so noted...> I also get the impression that some people don't even like the new> style:>> Code on one line and conversion to ::shudder:: XML syntax necessary.>> : )That was me. Personally, I don't care for the XML syntax.Part of it is, having used WebDNA since '97, the classic style is prettywell ingrained.Also, the XML style is wordy. Take the example given for creating an arrayvariable:[interpret][array[index]][/interpret]becomes:
>All those DNA_s make it harder for me to see what the code is doing.Don't get me wrong, the XML syntax has its benefits. If I was working onpages containing WebDNA using a visual HTML editor, going with XML wouldmake sense.The great thing is that you can make the decision yourself of what to gowith, based upon your working style.Rob MarquardtDesigner/Resident WireheadToast Design800 Washington Avenue NorthMinneapolis MN 55401612.330.9863 v612.321.9424 fwww.toastdesign.com-------------------------------------------------------------This message is sent to you because you are subscribed to the mailing list
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on 2/7/03 12:17 PM, Sales at sales@superiorshelving.com so noted...> I also get the impression that some people don't even like the new> style:>> Code on one line and conversion to ::shudder:: XML syntax necessary.>> : )That was me. Personally, I don't care for the XML syntax.Part of it is, having used WebDNA since '97, the classic style is prettywell ingrained.Also, the XML style is wordy. Take the example given for creating an arrayvariable:[interpret][array[index]][/interpret]becomes:>All those DNA_s make it harder for me to see what the code is doing.Don't get me wrong, the XML syntax has its benefits. If I was working onpages containing WebDNA using a visual HTML editor, going with XML wouldmake sense.The great thing is that you can make the decision yourself of what to gowith, based upon your working style.Rob MarquardtDesigner/Resident WireheadToast Design800 Washington Avenue NorthMinneapolis MN 55401612.330.9863 v612.321.9424 fwww.toastdesign.com-------------------------------------------------------------This message is sent to you because you are subscribed to the mailing list .To unsubscribe, E-mail to: To switch to the DIGEST mode, E-mail to Web Archive of this list is at: http://webdna.smithmicro.com/
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