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[Adullam <Se...@ad...>]

Hi all,
 
I have added the proof of concept to the releases on sourceforge.
 
I would like to consider the PoC as a starting point to build our
framework from.  However there are a number of issues to address which I
will outline below for feedback.
 
Theme and UI: The core will need to allow for a seperate set of files
that in some way handle the look and feel seperate from the data and
logic layers.  The technique in the early trails centered arround a
module of functions and rendering subs.  This has some limits but has
the advantage of being tested and reasonably easy to document.  However
there are other options and these include a templating system of which
there exists one for ASP under the GNU.
 
Data Systems and Boot Strapping: In an ideal world the set up of the
system should be "upload files, naviagte to xyz.asp, follow on screen
promts." so the ideal of creating the connection to the database from a
file that the config creates is best.  This would mean that we would be
working DSN-less connection which has the advantage of slightly lower
server strain and given the nature of our object oriented design I can
see no benifit to using DSN.  
 
Where next: This is the key issue that we must address.  Although the
above issues will have a bering on this issue it is vital that we
address it directly at least in terms of planning and general direction.
 
I have drafted a short list but am open to alternatives.
 
Discussion of Proof of concept and surrounding ideas
Documentation of best practice and options for UI-Layer and the
advantages and disadvantages of each technique
Drafting of a list of requirements for the core functions (and
eventually creation thereof).  This would also include the use of the
authentication class with the core.
Development of PoC into a core system
First testing and feedback
 
-Matt