XML Schema for the Simulation Data Model

[Norman Gray]

On 2008 Feb 15, at 21:15, Rick Wagner wrote:

>> I don’t think so. Such tools are useful when coding but lead to  
>> confusion
>> when too many differences occure between 2 versions.
>
> I politely disagree. Not utilizing an automated system (version  
> control), when dealing with shared text files eventually leads to  
> some kind of error, unless all changes are trivial, or only done by  
> a single person.

I meant to add to this point.

It's true that CVS or Subversion can become confusing if multiple  
people make overlapping changes to a file.  However if this happens in  
a project it's usually regarded as a sign -- an early warning -- that  
the project has poor lines of communication  Such sychronisation can  
be as formal or as informal as the project wishes, but as long as it  
exists in some form, VC systems can help even very large projects work  
very well indeed.

Best wishes,

Norman


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