xml-dev - Re: XML Schemas: Best Practices

[Caroline Clewlow <cclewlow@eris.dera.gov.uk>]

I agree entirely.  We will most definately have achieved something if we can
actually specify efficiency/processor/application relevant advantages to
using a particular option in a particular situation.

Cheers

Caroline

"Roger L. Costello" wrote:

> Oh my, I do hope that it's not a matter of "style".  "Style" seems to
> suggest "by intuition", or "by personal preference".  My hope is that we
> are developing guidelines to empower a schema designer can make
> intelligent decisions based upon a concrete decision space (i.e., all
> the design alternatives are spelled out, and the pros and cons of each
> design alternative is clearly understood).
>
> However, your point is well taken.  We have not clearly spelled out the
> implications of the First, Second, and Third design.  Please keep us
> focused until you (everyone) feel(s) comfortable that it is no longer a
> "style" decision, but rather an "engineering" decision.  Thanks! /Roger