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TinyXML++ experience poor, will now try CodeSynthesis XSD #46

Closed GoogleCodeExporter closed 9 years ago

GoogleCodeExporter commented 9 years ago 

I thought that I would write here (since there is no forum) and mention
that my experience with TinyXML++ was very poor.  I was looking for a quick
and easy solution for reading/writing C++ object configuration files.  As
such I came across TinyXML++ and CodeSynthesis XSD.  The latter being a XML
Data binder for C++.  I read on both and decided upon TinyXML++ simply
because I thought CodeSynthesis required more configuration, making my
project as a whole less portable and more hassle to work with at future
dates if there are interruptions...i.e. I hate working with something and
then coming back to it months later and having to figure out again how to
run a separate compiler.   I strive for simplicity in configuration, and
use.   So I tried TinyXML++ and now have decided to abandon it.  Here is my
brief assesment of TinyXML++:

Documentation is very poor.  Premake instructions are not up to date, and
examples in the tutorial are incomplete.
Source commenting is almost non existent.
Was able to build lib file with MSVS but then got exception, in my program,
when trying to load a test XML file.
Tried to build TinyXML as part of my program but ran into numerous errors.

To sum up, way too much difficulty involved to mess further with,
especially for something that is supposed to be minimalistic.   As a
programmer I forgive a lack of good documentation etc. only if they just
work and have zero defects.

Original issue reported on code.google.com by bhar...@gmail.com on 23 Apr 2009 at 10:13

GoogleCodeExporter commented 9 years ago 
You never even asked for help so goodbye and enjoy your CodeSynthesis XSD. I am 
sure
this is a plug for them any ways. You posted this in another issue so this is a
double post of FUD. Don't come back here because you are not welcome.

Original comment by rpusz...@gmail.com on 24 Apr 2009 at 1:11

GoogleCodeExporter commented 9 years ago 
For what it's worth, I'm also running into a lot of trouble, but I'm not sure 
where to ask for help, since there is no 
such thing as forum here (as far as i know), and filing a bug seems hardly 
appropriate!

Original comment by hongk...@gmail.com on 22 Jun 2009 at 8:06

GoogleCodeExporter commented 9 years ago 
I really think you are write. I will look into creating a Google Group for 
this. Then
we can have a mailing list. :)

Original comment by rpusz...@gmail.com on 22 Jun 2009 at 8:23

GoogleCodeExporter commented 9 years ago 
I made a Google Group. Check out the link on the sidebar.

http://groups.google.com/group/ticpp

Original comment by rpusz...@gmail.com on 22 Jun 2009 at 8:29

GoogleCodeExporter commented 9 years ago 
My experience with CodeSynthesis has been extremely positive.  It is a great
tool, however, one must carefully read& absorb the 42 page getting started
PDF to have a good experience.   The reading is a couple of hours well
spent.

Original comment by bhar...@gmail.com on 25 Jun 2009 at 5:10