pg,
Spot on! - except the filter (or at least I think).

I do not think (I could be wrong here) that the filter method should be part of the module. As in:

  • Stream of data is turned into object by module
  • Object is tested by program and possibly rejected
  • Object is possibly manipulated by program
  • Object is converted back to stream by module

    This allows the greatest flexibility over the filtration process as I do not know of all the ways it is currently being used, let alone all the way that it might be filtered on in the future.

    I really like the idea of having a default format method, but allowing it to be dynamic.

    This has really given me something to think about - would you mind critiquing some very bad code as soon as I get started? I have never built an object before, so I know my first attempt will be bad. If not - that is ok too.

    Thanks again and cheers - L~R

    In reply to Re: Re: My first package - need help getting started by Limbic~Region
    in thread My first package - need help getting started by Limbic~Region

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