Re: [Omaha.pm] database -> XML

[George Neill <georgen@neillnet.com>]

Quoting Rob Townley <rob.townley@gmail.com>:

> Several years ago, elements were better.

There's no good answer, I believe it depends what you are trying to  
do.  Elements are nice because they are extendible/readable ... but  
lengthy at times.  Take a look at the link Jay provided, the author  
makes good sense.

An example,

<records>
  <record>
    <id>0</id>
    <fields>
      <field>
        <name>lastname</name>
        <length>20</length>
      </field>
      <field>
        <name>city</name>
        <length>28</length>
      </field>
      <field>
        <name>zipcode</name>
        <length>5</length>
      </field>
    </fields>
  </record>
</records>

I find overkill.  But apparently the M$ tools ('code generators')  
slurp the above xml without having to write a lick of code.  I would  
prefer something in the middle.

<records>
  <record id="0">

    <field name="lastname">
      <length>20</length>
    </field>

    <field name="city">
      <length>28</length>
    </field>

    <field name="zipcode">
      <length>5</length>
    </field>

  </record>
</records>


Later,
George.