> That isn't entirely what I'm asking for (re: singlemindedness and strict > control).
> Part of what I'm asking for is very simple: documentation of the process and > then following that process. > Remember that all of this started with something as simple as source code > formatting. We can't even get that right or even anything close to agreement > on it. > -jon When I was much younger I used to go on BBSes and post "Which is better Amiga or IBM?" and "Why not just use a Mac?" to see the fires rage. As I grew up I found more productive ways to spend my time. Code formatting is subjective. Your way is wrong and mine is right etc etc. There are no conclusions to these arguments and have you perfected the things that can be perfected to such a degree that you're ready to tackle this one? I would suggest there be one and only one stead-fast dead on code standard. All public methods must provide javadoc siting the purpose of the method. Get there first then worry about "_variables". -Andy -- www.superlinksoftware.com www.sourceforge.net/projects/poi - port of Excel format to java http://developer.java.sun.com/developer/bugParade/bugs/4487555.html - fix java generics! The avalanche has already started. It is too late for the pebbles to vote. -Ambassador Kosh -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For additional commands, e-mail: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]>