On 19 January 2012 22:56, Paul Davis <paul.joseph.da...@gmail.com> wrote: > On Thu, Jan 19, 2012 at 3:52 PM, Robert Newson <rnew...@apache.org> wrote: >> I would prefer to see a single /_replicate entrypoint, with, say, >> "persistent":true to indicate that the replication settings should be >> stored. We would also need an API to list all persistent replication >> tasks and one to delete them. Which would look a lot like the >> _replicator database, though much more controlled (no public passwords >> for those jobs that require auth).
+1 while I understand *why* we have different APIs at the moment, it is definitely confusing for people. >> I think it's too late, though. There's work on master to fix the >> issues with _replicator now (and the similar ones in _user). While I >> don't like the approach, it does solve the problem. >> > > We can break it eventually and I think we should consider it sooner > rather than later. As Damien observed, sometimes its not until you tried already that you understand the requirements better. ATM we are concerned that the short-term user impact of reverting an API decision is greater than the damage done long-term by having something that *every* future user will struggle with. Either we release new APIs more frequently, perhaps with an experimental tag, to get real-world feedback, or we need to batch these things up for a larger 2.0 release where we revert a lot of existing functionality. Are there other options that help get features to users quickly, and enable tidying up in future? >> Bottom line: It's my opinion that _replicator (and _user) were wrongly >> exposed as full-blooded databases when all we needed to use was the >> database format (and carefully curate API endpoints). But, alas, that >> train has sailed. >> > > I seem to recall someone else with a similar opinion even when these > things were being designed. ;) > > Also, what kind of crazy sailing trains do you brits have over there > and how do I get a ticket to ride on one? http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3008/5840702274_bd17fe8dee_z.jpg A+ Dave
