I do not think your statement proves or disproves your craziness. However, I think display-only forms front-ending real forms is a great design pattern.
You have more control over the end user experience -- you NEVER let the user do a 1=1 query -- you are closer to a MVC design pattern -- you could have 2 separate versions of workflow running simultaneously (if your datamodel does not change) (I think this is a significant benefit -- that way you can do controlled upgrades -- currently ARS App upgrades are all/nothing all at once) If you have massive systems - it is pretty hard to coord a big switchover. Also - by separating model from view more clearly -- I think you give more attention to the user-experience (which should not be ignored) (I think most ARS apps are concerned with functionality -- not with usability -- I think that is the wrong approach) I think the default options of being able to open a search or open a new -- are no longer relevant for the apps that are being built. When ARS was young -- users were nearly working directly with the data - it just happened to have filters and active links that might get in the way and do stuff in addition to what you typed. Now -- real applications are being built on ARS -- and that rawness is no longer in vogue. I think it makes it easier to upgrade (in terms of an application -- this is what Kinetic Survey does). (wow - twice I said this in one day) Basically - your raw data forms stay put. You drop all the display only forms -- reload all the 'new' display only forms -- and you are upgraded. (OK - that was way simplified - but you get the idea) Craziness - still up for debate! -John On 11/8/07, Durrant, Michael M. - ITSD <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > ** I'm toying with the idea of using regular forms for data storage only > and using display forms for all user interactions. while I realize this > entails more "coding", I think I would have a greater deal of control over > behavior of the user interface. Has anyone tried this already? Am I crazy > for even thinking about it? > > Thanks, > > Michael Durrant > The information contained in this email may be privileged, confidential or > otherwise protected from disclosure. All persons are advised that they may > face penalties under state and federal law for sharing this information with > unauthorized individuals. If you received this email in error, please reply > to the sender that you have received this information in error. Also, > please delete this email after replying to the sender. > __20060125_______________________This posting was submitted with HTML in > it___ -- John David Sundberg 235 East 6th Street, Suite 400B St. Paul, MN 55101 (651) 556-0930-work (651) 247-6766-cell (651) 695-8577-fax [EMAIL PROTECTED] _______________________________________________________________________________ UNSUBSCRIBE or access ARSlist Archives at www.arslist.org Platinum Sponsor: www.rmsportal.com ARSlist: "Where the Answers Are"
