Re: [Krang-general] default element set

[Jeff A. <cap...@gm...>]

Greetings!

I think this is a splendid idea, and one that I would have assumed
would have been what the Default element set was to be used for in the
first place. However, i am not sure that i agree with the goal itself.
Editors don't use the element set, they use the CMS. Developers
(programmers) use the element set, so i see no reason to allow
non-Perl programmers to not have to learn basic Perl to use them. I
think the goal should be a set of default elements that developers
will WANT to include into their Krang element set -- to keep the same
wheels from being reinvented in different ways.

In terms of what elements -- that's a tough call. I would like to see
the Image Re-sizer/Thumbnail Generator i worked on with Jesse in the
mix, but that is probably a better candidate to be an addon. None the
less, i think it is important to define a good solid image element set
-- something that is more maintainable (possibly less confusing) than
the standard promo_image_small, promo_image_large cruft that i have
seen in certain element sets.

Additionally, i feel that a Default element set should be something
that a new Krang developer can look at and get an idea of how to "put
things together." I can speak from experience that learning Krang "the
wrong way" can really have a lasting impact on your understanding of
this system for the rest of your career. :)

Hope this helps!

On Feb 5, 2008 3:00 PM, Noam Weinstein <nwe...@er...> wrote:
>
>
>
> Hi everyone!
>
> Jesse mentioned to me the idea of trying to enhance the default element set
> so it not only serves as an example of what can be done, but actually offers
> a sufficient set of types and elements for simple websites. The goal would
> be to allow non-programmers to get a basic site up and running without
> knowledge of PERL.
>
> Anyway, we thought it merited discussion with the larger Krang community:
>
> Do you agree this is a good idea? If so, do you have any story types and/or
> element's that you'd like to add to the default set? (Jesse mentioned a
> couple of examples, like a Redirect Page, and a RSS Reader that has a URL
> child from which it pulls content at publish time.)
>
> Thanks!
> Noam
>
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