[Omaha.pm] database -> XML

[George Neill]

Quoting Rob Townley <rob.townley at gmail.com>:

> Several years ago, elements were better.

There's no good answer, I believe it depends what you are trying to  
do.  Elements are nice because they are extendible/readable ... but  
lengthy at times.  Take a look at the link Jay provided, the author  
makes good sense.

An example,

<records>
   <record>
     <id>0</id>
     <fields>
       <field>
         <name>lastname</name>
         <length>20</length>
       </field>
       <field>
         <name>city</name>
         <length>28</length>
       </field>
       <field>
         <name>zipcode</name>
         <length>5</length>
       </field>
     </fields>
   </record>
</records>

I find overkill.  But apparently the M$ tools ('code generators')  
slurp the above xml without having to write a lick of code.  I would  
prefer something in the middle.

<records>
   <record id="0">

     <field name="lastname">
       <length>20</length>
     </field>

     <field name="city">
       <length>28</length>
     </field>

     <field name="zipcode">
       <length>5</length>
     </field>

   </record>
</records>


Later,
George.