[Zope-CMF] Discussion

[Dieter Maurer]

TrashMan writes:
 > I have created a ZClass and included as a content type in a CMF site. 
 > My question is: It's better include  the methods (edit , view, metadata
 > etc) in the zclass or it's better build several dtml-method in the
 > portal_skin/custom ? 
 > In the second way i can change it everytime i want! 
The current philosphy goes into the following direction:

    the functionality into the product (your ZClass)
    the presentation into the skins

I am not sure that this philisophy is right (because the skins form
a global resource, while we need local, product specific ones).
But I am sure, that presentation is much more volatile than functionality.

  If you are interested in reuse, then it is probably a good idea
  to separate presentation from functionality, such that
  you can use the *same* functional component with several
  different presentations....

  If you are not interested in this type of reuse, I feel,
  it would not matter (sure, others have a different feeling).


Dieter