[Freeciv-Dev] Re: cityname patch

[Raimar Falke <hawk@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

On Mon, Feb 26, 2001 at 05:03:23PM +0100, Reinier Post wrote:
> On Sun, Feb 25, 2001 at 09:16:18PM -0800, Stan Shebs wrote:
> 
> > XML for Xconq was discussed recently, although the conclusion was
> > that it was more complex than GDL and didn't have any clear advantage,
> > except perhaps for greater familiarity (let us not say "buzzword
> > compliance" :-) ).
> 
> If XML is adopted, in my opinion it the reason should be the
> introduction of a proper parser.  Another possible reason would be
> different use of the same files, eg. for parsing by utilities written
> in a different language.  There are already a few Perl programs out
> there which parse Freeciv rulesets or savefiles.

As I said it should be discussed. I see three possibilities:
 - use GDL
   + engine code exists
   + programs exists
 - use an extern lisp (like) engine
   + lower maintenance
   +- programs need small changes
 - use extern XML engine
   + lower maintenance
   + buzzword compliance
   + possible to use extern tools

        Raimar

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