(james anderson) writes:
>> While that is compelling, it's probably not acceptable given that
>> you may have multiple consumers of your data who may or may not be
>> machines.
>
>but how many of those non-machines will not have their access mediated
>by one?
Depends on what you mean by "mediated". While I do occasionally work
with XML on paper or blackboards, I generally work with it in text
editors. I occasionally (10% ?) edit XML indirectly through an
application, which is a heavier form of mediation. I don't think I ever
work with XML expecting _never_ to have to look at the markup.
In any case, I design my own tools around the expectation that mediation
may be available but will not be necessary for interpretation.
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Simon St.Laurent
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