[sldev] [VWR] QA, CHTTP, Compiling 1.18.6.1, standalone build and no llmozlib (to CEO)

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Ryan Williams (Which) wrote:
> I think a simple web service would be sufficient.  It's not like you
> have to have strongly-guaranteed exactly-once messaging semantics for
> automated builds.  Also, don't limit Certified HTTP to being a
> "python-only" service -- it's just HTTP with some dingalings!

That sounds like oversimplifying the build process to yesteryears 
technology.  I'm not thinking just about python. I'm not thinking just 
about C++ or such.

There are several layers involved here that can be combined.  Some 
probably see Mono/C# as an attempt to do it. The argument was for a 
unified build. Some suggested the coolness of using a preferred C# IDE 
(like VS, etc) that can compile for scripts in-world. That only is the 
tip of the iceberg of what is possible. Nevertheless, it does not mean 
Mono or Python are the answer. If one wants to take the idea much 
further, there are steps that can be done now.

Textures are one thing...  but damn look at protecting programs and 
their data.  No, simple web services are not enough.

I guess QT was not enough of a lesson. Must have been a very stupid and 
foolish hoax if nothing learned.

Programs (in-world scripts and source code for viewer and servers, etc) 
are assets, too. Keeping them centralized is also not enough. QA is 
going to go way beyond what you have demonstrated so far.


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