Re: [xmlenc-devel] XMLStream

[Ernst de H. <znerd@FreeBSD.org>]

> One question for Ernst: why did you name the class XMLStream instead of
> XMLWriter? I think the latter is more appropriate, as you're obviously
> using a Writer internally. For example, you have a getWriter() method
> but no getStream() method.

The fact that the class uses a Writer internally has IMHO no impact on the 
name of the class. I could use an OutputStream instead of a Writer without 
affecting the name.

I couldn't really find a single name that matches the class's function the 
best. Some alternatives:

a. XMLEncoder
b. XMLStream
c. XMLOutputter
d. XMLPrinter
e. XMLWriter
f. XMLGenerator

What if we just stay with XMLStream? Is there an appelling reason to use a 
different name? Is is considered inappropriate or confusing? If so, then we 
should change it, otherwise I think we should just leave it as it is.

[ I will react to your other queries in separate emails, to keep the threads
  subject-specific ]

Regards,


Ernst

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