[GUSDEV] Re: dbest_name in DoTS::EST

[Michael S. <msa...@pc...>]

Hi Fernan,


On 6/1/05 9:25 AM, "Fernan Aguero" <fe...@ii...> wrote:

> +----[ 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.

Yes, a diff against the gus_schema.xml is fine as well.  Eventually we'll
have another schema that defines changes (i.e:

<add>
    <column name="record_id" table="dots.nasequence">
</add

)

> 
> | 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
> |
> +----]
> 
> 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

I'll look into this functionality, but it's not setup at the moment.

--Mike