Hi, On Sat, 14 Jul 2001 00:27, Marcus Crafter wrote: > Hi Neeme, > > Hope all is well! > > I've had an interesting discussion with a fellow cocoon developer > about the format of the message catalogue files. He made an > interesting point below. I'm interested in your opinion as well. > > > Response: > > > Marcus Crafter wrote: > > > > > > .... > > > > > > 2. Format of the catalogue files - what should it be ? Currently I > > > have specified a prototypical format. Basically it's: > > > > > > <?xml version="1.0"?> > > > <messages> > > > <key>text</key> > > > </messages> > > > > > > Anyone have any further thoughts there ? > > > > Speaking frankly, I prefer something like the old format (not necessary > > the tag names, but the structure): > > > > <messages locale="en"> > > <message key="Key_value">The key translations</message> > > </messages> > > > > This format can be formalized with a schema or a DTD and you can check > > the correctness of the dictionary/catalogue before using. Also, I think, > > that this format can be easily transformed to another one because the > > structure is definite. In your version of dictionary the DTD depends on > > the content of the page and it's not very convenient and cannot be > > controlled. > > What are your thoughts ? suggestions ?
I don't use the code but I do like the change from what I understand ;) One thing though. When we move excalibur to new CVS can we promote i18n stuff out of scratchpad? It seems like a good idea but as I don't use it ... Cheers, Pete *-----------------------------------------------------* | "Faced with the choice between changing one's mind, | | and proving that there is no need to do so - almost | | everyone gets busy on the proof." | | - John Kenneth Galbraith | *-----------------------------------------------------* --------------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
