[cvsnt] Re: wanted: cvs responses in xml

[JuanC]

My 0.02 cents.

I think XML output from the CVSNT server (optional, the default could still
be the current output to provide backward compatibility) would be ideal.
Using XML output would allow you guys to change the output (adding tags or
attributes) without disrupting client programs that parse the output.

Parsing the current output is tricky because what I do see as a keyword
today, tomorrow may seem like something that can be changed. XML output - I
think - will also promote passing new information to the client because you
will know clients will still work.

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Regards,

JuanC
"Tony Hoyle" <tmh at nodomain.org> wrote in message
news:b5t2hk$kic$2 at sisko.nodomain.org...
> Bernhard Weichel wrote:
>
>
> > I want to integrate CVS in to an XML based processor. Is there a formal
> > grammar (or at least a reliable documentation) available for the output
> > CVSNT creates. If yes, then it would be much easier to interpret it
>
> Not really.  It doesn't change much but you shouldn't rely on everything
> staying the same - just look for keywords in the output so you can find
> what you're looking for.
>
> Tony
>