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diff --git a/doc/context/presentations/context/2012/context-2012-after-the-cleanup.tex b/doc/context/presentations/context/2012/context-2012-after-the-cleanup.tex new file mode 100644 index 000000000..a127ca09a --- /dev/null +++ b/doc/context/presentations/context/2012/context-2012-after-the-cleanup.tex @@ -0,0 +1,162 @@ +\usemodule[present-stepwise,present-bars,abr-01] + +\startdocument + [title=After the cleanup, + color=darkred] + +\StartSteps + +\startsubject[title=The update] + + \startitemize[packed] + + \startitem The move to \MKIV\ is more than supporting an engine. \stopitem \FlushStep + \startitem It is a complete rewrite (pruning, extending, cleaning). \stopitem \FlushStep + \startitem Although somewhat crippled by the fact that we want to remain compatible. \stopitem \FlushStep + \startitem But sometimes we sacrifice compatibility by getting rid of old stuff. \stopitem \FlushStep + + \stopitemize + +\stopsubject + +\startsubject[title=The current state] + + \startitemize[packed] + + \startitem A lot of work, more than I had thought, so it takes longer. \stopitem \FlushStep + \startitem Most \TEX\ code is done (some structure and column code left). \stopitem \FlushStep + \startitem New namespaces and helpers mostly done, but will be checked for constency. \stopitem \FlushStep + + \stopitemize + +\stopsubject + +\StopSteps + +\page + +\StartSteps + +\startsubject[title=What is there todo] + + \startitemize[packed] + + \startitem Some code might become generalized (also depends on others). \stopitem \FlushStep + \startitem Layer and positioning code might get a more extensive \LUA\ and \XML\ interface. \stopitem \FlushStep + \startitem Structure related code will support setups (some already in place). \stopitem \FlushStep + \startitem New page builder variants will be explored (anyway more column support and floats). \stopitem \FlushStep + \startitem Math domains cq.\ dictionaries (basics already in place, just needs time). \stopitem \FlushStep + \startitem Math list optimization (pet project). \stopitem \FlushStep + \startitem Generate dependecy trees (easier now) and more consistent code loading order. \stopitem \FlushStep + \startitem All error messages needs checking (some gone, some not yet translated). \stopitem \FlushStep + \startitem Update all xml definitions (work in progress, also relates to wiki). \stopitem \FlushStep + \startitem Optimize positioning system (a bit more powerful now, but also more resources). \stopitem \FlushStep + \startitem More support for css like styling (makes it easier to share code). \stopitem \FlushStep + \startitem Modules (especially those for tracing) need to be normalized. \stopitem \FlushStep + \startitem Some styles (mostly private presentation styles) needs to be fixed. \stopitem \FlushStep + \startitem Pick up the \quote {lean and mean} \CONTEXT\ variant project. \stopitem \FlushStep + \startitem Now that we have more code isolated, we can define an api. \stopitem \FlushStep + \startitem Some manuals need to be updated (most still applies). \stopitem \FlushStep + + \stopitemize + +\stopsubject + +\StopSteps + +\page + +\StartSteps + +\startsubject[title=What I have to keep in mind] + + \startitemize[packed] + + \startitem What is handy for me is not always handy for all users. \stopitem \FlushStep + + \stopitemize + +\stopsubject + +\startsubject[title=But nevertheless there will be new things] + + \startitemize[packed] + + \startitem Elements of our processing framework will show up in the distribution. \stopitem \FlushStep + \startitem It's just more convenient to have one installation for related things. \stopitem \FlushStep + \startitem This is also why support for databases has been added recently. \stopitem \FlushStep + \startitem Running (blocking) \TEX\ jobs needs special treatment (ticket management). \stopitem \FlushStep + \startitem It makes sense to use the well developed \TDS\ infrastructure. \stopitem \FlushStep + + \stopitemize + +\stopsubject + +\StopSteps + +\page + +\StartSteps + +\startsubject[title=Keep an eye on updates] + + \startitemize[packed] + + \startitem Rewriting the code base leads to bugs but these are often resolved quickly + (indeed by Wolfgang). \stopitem \FlushStep + \startitem Following the mailing list helps and nowadays the wiki is adapted close to + realtime (coordinated by Sietse). \stopitem \FlushStep + \startitem Changes in standards and related tools are supported and followed by those who + depend on them (ask Peter). \stopitem \FlushStep + \startitem Sometimes users have demands and these end up as extensions to existing + mechanisms (Aditya's elastic modules). \stopitem \FlushStep + \startitem Issues with platforms are often quickly dealt with (if Luigi doesn't know it + \unknown). \stopitem \FlushStep + \startitem And of course I add new things driven by projects, challenges (and an occasional + stack of new \CD's). \stopitem \FlushStep + \startitem New releases (and betas) are checked against a growing set of test files (Lukas + mails a report after each update). \stopitem \FlushStep + \stopitemize + +\stopsubject + +\StopSteps + +\page + +\StartSteps + +\startsubject[title=Just ask] + + \startitemize[packed] + + \startitem We started long ago with what ended up as \MKII\ and \MPII. \stopitem \FlushStep + \startitem We currently have \MKIV\ and \MPIV. \stopitem \FlushStep + \startitem It has some features that we tag as \MKVI. \stopitem \FlushStep + \startitem Recently \MKIX\ and \MKXI\ were introduced. \stopitem \FlushStep + \blank + \startitem Examples: \MKIV, \MKVI, \MKIX, \MKXI \stopitem \FlushStep + \blank + \startitem So, what should \MKIC\ provide \stopitem \FlushStep + + \stopitemize + +\stopsubject + +\startsubject[title=What I'm working on] + + \startitemize[packed] + + \startitem Proper dependency chain so that we can make small dedicated formats. \stopitem \FlushStep + \startitem Support for typesetting from databases (text, graphics). \stopitem \FlushStep + \startitem Next iteration if (job) tickets processing system cq. framework. \stopitem \FlushStep + + \stopitemize + +\stopsubject + +\StopSteps + +% show latest manuals + +\stopdocument |