Re: [Phpwebsite-developers] Re: phpWebSite face lift

[Matthew M. <ma...@tu...>]

On Mon, 2006-02-27 at 09:36 +0100, Michael H. Rasmussen wrote:
> Too much to copy :)

Table forms:
I do this as well. In Fallout there is a class called form-table. The
labels for the form elements are class="label".

I prefer the left / right approach. I know some people prefer title top
and form bottom. Unfortunately, the table format makes the former easier
and the latter almost impossible.

We'll see how it pans out. I see from where both Shaun and Michael are
coming. Shaun wants to ensure backward compatibility. Michael wants
consistent form. You are both right. There is a balance between pleasing
and annoying the user after an update. Ensure that balance tips towards
the positive.

I don't suggest inline style but phpwebsite 0.10.x is kinda weak in this
regard. You can't be sure people will adopt new classes in their style
sheets and you don't want their view to radically change.

Something I would like as a result of this discussion is a consensus of
what Fallout should contain. I want a set of persistent styles that
developers can count on. Like Michael mentioned, I would like to see
Fallout ship with a theme set that can be edited some what like the
ZenGarden site.

Thanks for everyone's hard work,
Matt

-- 
Matthew McNaney
Electronic Student Services
Appalachian State University
http://phpwebsite.appstate.edu