Re: [xml-dev] The real world doesn't have an "other xyz", neithershould

[Michael Sokolov <msokolov@safaribooksonline.com>]

On 2/9/2014 9:27 AM, Costello, Roger L. wrote:
> Hi Folks,
>
> I see many XML instances (and corresponding XML Schemas) with an "other" catchall element.
>
> I wish to convince you that an "other" catchall element is contrary to one's objectives and should be avoided.
Roger - there is a tradeoff to everything.  If you force people to 
choose among categories that don't fit, they may just walk away.  I 
can't count the number of surveys I have declined to fill out for that 
reason.

-Mike