module xml feature request

[Marcel van der Boom <marcel (at) hsdev.com>]

If we want to go all the way, SyncML support on a global level might 
be worth a look. It's a big spec, but it is able to provide a 
multitude of solutions wrt import, export and site 
staging/synchronisation.

Not a trivial effort for sure,

A good starting point: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SyncML

marcel


linoj wrote:
> 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
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