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Date:	Sun, 9 Feb 2003 22:49:30 PST8
From:	Sheridan George <s-geo@usa.net >
Reply-To:	scoug-programming@scoug.com
To:	scoug-programming@scoug.com
Subject:	SCOUG-Programming: Back to basics

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Lynn H. Maxson wrote:
> "I'm getting the religion. I'm finally seeing how the idea of
> using a database to store the "code snippets" for use/reuse
> will work. And, if I understand correctly, one could likewise
> assemble the documentation by collecting the proper set of
> "text names" and having the smarter editor display the
> completed documentation. Cool."
>
> By George, I think he's got it!

Yea.

>
> I will attempt to locate a copy of the Dr. Dobb's Journal. In
> case I don't, could you bring in your copy for perusal. The
> beauty of XML lies in its ability to contain its own formatting
> rules. However, I think at that point the author and I would
> diverge sharply.
>

> Now I would have to read the article on XML, but the
> implication of an "XML file" implies ordered input, supporting
> only manual revisions. Whereas in the system I propose, the

I'm not religious enough to know if that is true or not. I'll bring my copy if you don't find one.

Sheridan

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