Re: Webmin Framework

[Jamie C. <jca...@we...>]

Nick Jennings wrote:
> 
> On Tue, Jun 12, 2001 at 01:17:02PM +1000, Jamie Cameron wrote:
> > Nick Jennings wrote:
> > >
> > >  I think alot of aspects of the code should be redesigned. Are you willing
> > >  to put effort into this? or are you pretty happy just supporting the
> > >  current code?
> >
> > Definately, if it is worth the effort. Up till now I have been focusing
> > on adding new features and modules rather than major re-designs .. However,
> > maybe the time for a re-design of some key features has come.
> 
>  The problem I am having, is that the code is almost completely uncommented.
>  Also, I am not used to the style of programming you use, syntax and
>  variable names, as well as the global variables etc. (pollution of namespace
>  from 'required' scripts etc.)
> 
>  Is there any documentation covering the way the core of webmin works? How
>  each script interacts from init (via miniserv) on through to when it's
>  displaying modules in the index.cgi ?

There's no documentation like that, but I could provide some info if you
have some questions. Basically, miniserv is just a normal webserver and
the webmin programs are just perl CGIs..

 - Jamie