[GUSDEV] Re: dbest_name in DoTS::EST

[Fernan A. <fe...@ii...>]

+----[ Michael Saffitz <msa...@pc...> (31.May.2005 15:52):
|
| Hi Fernan,
| 
| In general, the issue here is that the current (and soon to be released 3.5
| schema) doesn't fully allow for representation of a particular domain.  As
| discussed, one approach is to "massage" the data into the available schema,
| but as noted, this is not ideal for numerous reasons including overall
| compatibility, data model clarity, integration concerns, and so on.  The
| only other approach then is to change the data model/schema to fully support
| the domain.  You may do this locally, within your own GUS instance, or (and
| much preferred) you may submit the changes to the GUS community for
| inclusion with the GUS project.

I completely agree.

| This latter route is what I'd suggest in this case.  The
| procedure for this is:
| 
| 1) Create a ticket in the tracker with the proposed
| changes, being as specific as possible.  SQL DDL is much
| appreciated.

Maybe a diff against gus_schema.xml? Seems to me easier to
apply.

| 2) Send an email to the list requesting feedback and comments on the change.
| This allows the community to evaluate the change and work as a whole to come
| up with the best solution.  Sometimes this step is not required for smaller
| changes, and sometimes this step and the first step are switched in order.
| 
| 3) Once the community has come to a consensus about the change, it will be
| incorporated into GUS and included in the next release.  If you need the
| change sooner, you may receive it by using a CVS release of GUS (assuming
| GUS 3.5 here).
| 
| Hopefully this addresses the more larger issue and your questions as well.
| 
| Thanks,
| 
| Mike
|
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Just a minor issue: is it possible to submit 'tickets' to
CBIL's bugzilla by email? I know bugzilla has this
functionality and it is much more convenient (at least for
me) to submit things this way. 

Fernan