[Quantlib-dev] QL FpML Object Handler Modifications

[David B. <doc...@gm...>]

Hello-

   After discussing with out Professor the idea of assisting with
GNUmeric implementation to QuantLibAddIn we found that our project was
not suitable.  He said that wrappers were not a good substitute for a
complete learning experience involving object oriented programming. 
Therefore,  Peter and I have been working on redesigning the 'school'
project;  there seem to be too many inconsistencies that are not yet
fleshed out.

   Luigi and Eric and Walter have expounded numerous points regarding
the future structure of FpML usage and from Walter's discussions,
there appear to be some future deficienies.  (SOAP, etc.)  This email
is to stimulate a little more brainstorming, prior to finalizing out
'class project proposal'.  Here is what we have been thinking:

   Eric:  We are not clear on whether you would be implementing FpML
if we built a modified object handler subclass that encoded /
unencoded FpML (or as Luigi called it:  Serialized / Deserialized
FpML.)  We are simply asking to make sure that no one is peforming
redundant work.

   Luigi:  Could you send us some links on the current structure of
the QL_Object_Handler that woudl require modification?  Any advice is
appreciated.


   Walter:  Regarding SOAP, could you please explain the problems and
intricacies you see that we need to consider when working on this FpML
Serial./Deserial. class?



Best Wishes,
David Brown