RE: WebFacing: Is this really Heaven? NO, it's hell!!!!

["Joe Pluta" <joepluta@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

> From: Simon Coulter
>
> Is it your intention that users of PSC/400 perform the conversion once and
> then perform all future application maintenance on the converted code?
>
> How does that fit with purchased application code (e.g., BPCS, JDE, etc.)
> and incorporating fixes from the original supplier?
>
> I presume that changes to the display file DDS will require a conversion
> step to incorporate those changes in your JSPs.
>
> These questions probably don't belong on this list any longer so you can
> move the answer to another list or reply privately as you see fit.

You're right, Simon, this conversation has definitely run its course for
this list.  However, the questions that you're asking - specifically about
ongoing maintenance and application of changes - are still very good ones.
They just don't belong here <grin>.

I don't know if you're a member of WEB400-L, because that would be an
excellent place to discuss this concept.  The questions that you're asking
pertain to any form of web enabling, be it screen scrapers, WebFacing, RPG
CGI or PSC400.  Because this question is critical to the ongoing success of
any application, I've paid particular attention to it, even though most
other web enabling vendors seem to completely ignore it.  But that's
probably because my background is applications development.  As the manager
of architecture over at SSA, it was my responsibility to incorporate new
architectures into existing shops, and that gives me a viewpoint that is
perhaps unique.

So, feel free to bring the issue up over at WEB400-L or drop me a line
privately at joepluta@plutabrothers.com to discuss it further.

Joe