[Zope] zclasses vs objects

[Dieter Maurer]

Junk writes:
 > i'd like to know where the real difference between zclasses and just a bunch
 > of objects and propertys.
What is an object more than just a bunch of variables and functions?

 > but (for small collections) isn't it possible to use folder + properties +
 > objects instead of classes ?
 > 
 > what are the real problems i'm likely to encounter doing so ? scalability ?
 > speed ? maintenance ?
ZClasses give you inheritance.
They go into the "Add List" and, therefore, are easier to instantiate.
They hide irrelevant details.



Dieter