Re: Data validation, mapping, and error handling

Aaron,

I'll look into the FF on Linux problem. Thanks for the tip.

The way to bypass auto validation is through data definition (DDS in the case of the sample I posted, although validation can also be defined using SQL DDL). Remove the CHECK(ME) which means manditory entry, or RANGE(1 1000) parameters from the DDS, for example.

I agree the code is simple. But I think it can get even simpler by encapsulating it in a generic SPECIAL file handler which could be used with any externally described file. I plan on doing some R&D on that approach. Drop wtnOpen() and wtnSetInst() and wtnRecGet() and wtnRecWrt() and wtnMsgWrt() and PLIST.

Do it with an "F" spec and READ and WRITE opcodes.

Nathan.

On Mon, Jun 30, 2008 at 9:35 AM, Aaron Bartell wrote:

Something interesting I found is that it never gets past the date validation
in FF on Linux, but it works just fine from FF on Windows.

This is a pretty cool feature! Doesn't get much simpler than the code you
posted! Now, how would the programmer by-pass the auto validation if they
wanted/needed to? That is why most frameworks lose points is because they
help you in many areas, but for exceptions it is incredibly difficult.

Aaron Bartell
http://mowyourlawn.com