Trying to port code from version X of a proprietary library to version Y, and finding the improvements to version Y mean some of our functionality is potentially not possible at all.
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Originally posted by MaryPoppinsI'd still not breastfeed a naziOriginally posted by vetranUrine is quite nourishing -
Originally posted by d000hg View PostTrying to port code from version X of a proprietary library to version Y, and finding the improvements to version Y mean some of our functionality is potentially not possible at all.
HTHKnock first as I might be balancing my chakras. -
What's the business case for "upgrading" to an inferior product?Knock first as I might be balancing my chakras.Comment
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Originally posted by suityou01 View PostBorrow MS's book on design patterns. "Decorator" is the one you need.
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Version Y is newer so the business case is to remain under support Actually it is better but some things were removed and we happen to rely on one of those thingsOriginally posted by MaryPoppinsI'd still not breastfeed a naziOriginally posted by vetranUrine is quite nourishingComment
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Originally posted by d000hg View PostThat only works if the same functionality exists or can be implemented in both.
Version Y is newer so the business case is to remain under support Actually it is better but some things were removed and we happen to rely on one of those things
The business case is "cos it's newer"?Knock first as I might be balancing my chakras.Comment
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Originally posted by suityou01 View PostThe decorator pattern I was talking about was the one where you decorate the library with the missing functionality to make a new library that is fit for purpose.
The business case is "cos it's newer"?
It's a lovely insight into what working with SY01 must be like, this Should I demand to see the requirements matrix?Originally posted by MaryPoppinsI'd still not breastfeed a naziOriginally posted by vetranUrine is quite nourishingComment
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you do understandy Suity that most software has a certain lifespan after which the product goes out of support.
This means that whilst you may still find people who will support it for you the actual software company who created it will not fix and bugs which are found.
Not normally a problem as by then the product is mature and it is unlikely that new bugs will be found unless you start to push the boundaries of its functionality.
And so there becomes a risk/cost decision based on increased cost to support and also the risk of using a product which is out of support fy the creator.
And thus you have to do software upgrades which can often add little to no new functionality but do require full regression testing.Comment
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Originally posted by original PM View Postyou do understandy Suity that most software has a certain lifespan after which the product goes out of support.
This means that whilst you may still find people who will support it for you the actual software company who created it will not fix and bugs which are found.
Not normally a problem as by then the product is mature and it is unlikely that new bugs will be found unless you start to push the boundaries of its functionality.
And so there becomes a risk/cost decision based on increased cost to support and also the risk of using a product which is out of support fy the creator.
And thus you have to do software upgrades which can often add little to no new functionality but do require full regression testing.
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