[Zope3-dev] Through-the-web vs file-system development

[Jim Fulton]

Jim Fulton wrote:
> Recently, we've had some ideas that could affect the plans
> for through-the-web and file-system development.  I'd like
> to share these ideas and see what other folks think.  But first, some
> background.
> 
> Traditionally, Zope has supported two modes of development:
> 
> - Through-the-web (TTW) development
> 
>   In this mode, a web UI is used to create various kinds of
>   software and configuration that are stored in the object database.
> 
> - File-system-based (FSB) development
> 
>   In this mode of development, software and configuration are managed
>   as ordinary files on the system hosting Zope.
> 
> A third option, database-based (DBB) development is a variation on TTW
> development. Software and configuration are stored in the object
> database, but get into the object database through some sort of secure
> means so that the software can be trusted,
> 
> TTW development has a number of advantages:

Ugh, I meant to say:

"FSB development has a number of advantages:"

Jim

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