Re: KISS (was: Parameter entity references in WF docs)

Dan Connolly wrote:
> 
> We need things like parameter entities to provide sharing
> and modularity in DTDs. But parameter entities as they
> exist are too hairy.
> 
> I think they should be modelled not as syntactic, token
> pasting thingies, but as typed language elements.
> 

I agree.  That direction would give them a utility beyond 
string substitutions.  This would be a worthy work item. 

Does everyone think it is needed for XML 1.0?

len bullard
intergraph corporation

Received on Wednesday, 4 June 1997 21:55:14 UTC