Forum OpenACS Improvement Proposals (TIPs): Re: TIP #37 (Proposed): Queries in XQL file conventions

"I see XQL files as leaning way to heavily towards code organization (OpenACS maintainers) rather than ease of understanding for new folks or people trying to do work with OpenACS. ..it would be nice to come up with a solution that kept both camps happy."

a slow-learning OpenACS developer's perspective: I find keeping up with changes in development, including development style, has been the greatest problem. So many changes, so fast, is dizzying!

Any framework will have strengths and weaknesses. Even I see how the external named queries are great for reducing tcl code complexity, improving query presentation (xml) and providing reference names for discussion; And the inline queries are great for quick changes.

Having a system with two frameworks available can be a bonus if both can be supported without performance loss. Just document when is best to use each technique, please.