module xml feature request

[linoj <jonthan (at) parkerhill.com>]

Hi,

I've been meaning to add this feature request to the 2.0 agenda.

I think all modules should be required to provide an xml interface for 
import and export of items, itemtypes, blocks, and configuration data.

This will facilitate a lot of features that I have been wanting/needing, 
including

- conversion of items from one item type to another
- moving items from one site to another
- installation wizards for modules and pre-packaged websites
- synchronizing websites, especially a staging site vs a live one

For example, lets say I have a live community site. And at the same time 
I have a development or staging site where I'm adding improvements. When 
I'm ready to move the staging site to live, I need to diff and merge the 
databases. Right now I do this "by hand" (and hope I got it right).


linoj
_______________________________________________
Xaraya_devel mailing list
Xaraya_devel (at) xaraya.com
http://xaraya.com/mailman/listinfo/xaraya_devel