Re: The real world doesn't have an "other xyz", neithershould

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From: Michael Sokolov <msokolov@s...>
To: "Costello, Roger L." <costello@m...>, "xml-dev@l..." <xml-dev@l...>
Date: Sun, 09 Feb 2014 10:32:48 -0500

On 2/9/2014 9:27 AM, Costello, Roger L. wrote:

Hi Folks,

I see many XML instances (and corresponding XML Schemas) with an "other" catchall element.

I wish to convince you that an "other" catchall element is contrary to one's objectives and should be avoided.

Roger - there is a tradeoff to everything. If you force people to choose among categories that don't fit, they may just walk away. I can't count the number of surveys I have declined to fill out for that reason.

-Mike

References:
- The real world doesn't have an "other xyz", neither should your XML
  - From: "Costello, Roger L." <costello@m...>

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