Subject: RE: Scheme Programming Reference From: Pieter Rijken <pieter.rijken@xxxxxx> Date: Wed, 23 Jun 1999 12:51:32 +0200 |
> > I usually use the pdf version of the standard, which isn't so > bad to use > really, apart from the fact that the table of contents is in > a separate > file:-) > > That is, the bits on scheme syntax are fairly readable, as > are the bits > describing the flow objects. > > What I find totally unreadable is the vast swathes of verbatim SGML > markup set in fixed width font: > > <!-- SGML Declaration-related abstract classes and properties --> > <psmodule rcsnm=sdclabs fullnm="sgml declaration abstract" > dependon=baseabs> > > It would be really nice to see section 9.6 and friends reformatted and > split up with some english commentary and subheadings. It > seems like you > can get a reasonable way into dsssl while ignoring all such > information, > but it is worrying to ignore such a large block of text, but > there is an > overwhelming temptation to do so given its current presentation. > > David > I totally agree. The sections on scheme, the transformation and style language as well as the concept flow object are quite clear and nice to read. But section 9.6 on the property set of DSSSL is horrible. I find this section very very hard to read. This is surprising since this particular section is on what a grove is and how it is organised into classes, elements, nodes, etc. In my opinion this section is the most important section of DSSSL, for all remaining sections build on the concept of a grove. Speaking for myself, I find DSSSL is very rich and not too difficult. Both the Scheme part and Flow Object part are rather easy to learn. The part of DSSSL which took a very long time to get a hold on, is the part on groves and the property set. pieter -- Pieter Rijken E-mail: pieter.rijken@xxxxxx CMG Telecommunications and Utilities B.V. Division Advanced Technology Nieuwekade 1-19 P.O. Box 8038 Phone: +31 30 2339300 3503 RA Utrecht Fax: +31 30 2339495 The Netherlands ------------------------------------------------------------------- DISCLAIMER: This statement is not an official statement from, nor does it represent an official position of, CMG Telecommunications and Utilities B.V. ------------------------------------------------------------------- DSSSList info and archive: http://www.mulberrytech.com/dsssl/dssslist
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