Re: [htmltmpl] Question about syntax

[Michael P. <mi...@pe...>]

Brad Cathey wrote:
> I've been using H::T for about a year have noticed variations in syntax. For
> example:
> 
> <tmpl_var name="somename">

This fit's better as HTML/XHTML since it has a tag name and the 
attribute it quoted. Probably the best if you are planning on 
using other advance attributes of the tag (like ESCAPE, etc).

> <tmpl_var name=somename> (no quotes)

This is easier since you don't have to type the quotes. But if 
the rest of your template is XHTML this would standout

> <!-- <tmpl_var name=somename> -->

This works well if you are using an (X)HTML editor that 
specifically recognized HTML and nothing else. This will just 
tell it to skip over you TMPL_VAR tags. Would also be better if 
you put your templates through some kind of validation before 
using them.

> <tmpl_var somename> (drop 'name=')

I like it too cause it's simple and easy, but it definitely would 
stand out in an (X)HTML editor and may even cause problems 
(depending on you editor).

There isn't really a difference in which one you use (unless you 
are using other attributes besides name). Mainly just choices of 
style and just making you editor happy.

-- 
Michael Peters
Developer
Plus Three, LP