Damien Pollet wrote:
> 2010/9/29 Fernando olivero <
[hidden email]>:
>> Then evaluate the following to get the default installation
>> (Smalltalk globals classNamed: 'ConfigurationOfAlien')
>> perform:#loadLatestVersion.
>
> I saw that many recent Metacello configurations now define
> ConfigurationOfWhatever loadDefault.
> It would be nice to switch to that idiom, and maybe make a campaign of
> updating existing configurations, while there are still not so many of
> them…
>
>
Damien,
On the Metacello mailing list we are discussing some new features that
should allow us to settle in on a set of standard methods for loading
configurations.
The root of the problem is that #lastVersion and #latestVersion are not
quite what is needed. They are shortcuts, but they are shortcuts in the
wrong model ...
We are exploring the notion of a stable, development, and bleedingEdge
versions which seem to make more sense than #lastVersion and
#latestVersion, but the solution we are exploring goes deeper than just
adding more (or different) shortcuts.
We are still working through implementation details, but if the
proposals pan out, Mariano and I (plus other volunteers perhaps) will
make a pass through the public configurations. At this point in time it
is premature to make any sweeping additions or changes...
If you're interested in details, I invite you to join the conversation
on the list.
Dale
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