Hello, One of the problems that I've had learning zope 3 (and python at the same time) is that I did not understand how code 'got executed'. This was a big stumbling block for someone coming from a non-object oriented background who was used to creating 'normal' websites--i.e. the html/cfm/whatever file is the 'callable'. This concept, to me, doesn't exist in zope3 as far as I can tell.
Some questions, then, regarding how parts of code get executed in zope3. If anyone has the time to answer them, or confirm my understanding, it would be appreciated. My descriptions are likely oversimplified/incorrect. 1. At zope startup, each *-configure.zcml in etc/package-includes is read. Q. The __init__.py file for each package is then executed, correct? A. Yes, since my testing indicates this is the case. I had problems understanding this since the idiom is to just place a comment in the __init__ file and it seemed rather useless to a new user. 2. Each configure.zcml file in the package's root directory (the one pointed to by the *-configure.zcml in package-includes) is parsed. Q. Does each class referred to in a <class..> directive have the class' entire module loaded/executed or is the class just registered somewhere for future use? A. ? 3. Utilities and such in zcml. Q. Does each utility have its module executed to create the instance (utilities are instances, right?) A. I think so, but I'm not sure, see #2. I hope someone can clear this up for me. I never managed to find a good explanation of the flow of control for zope3 startup and initialization. I have read both books already. Thanks in advance. Mark _______________________________________________ Zope3-users mailing list Zope3-users@zope.org http://mail.zope.org/mailman/listinfo/zope3-users