[glob2-devel] alpha 19 and network retwrite

[Stéphane Magnenat]

Hi everyone,

Nuage and me plan to partially rewrite the network layer of glob2 next week. 
The idea is to have a cleaner, more documented, easier to use and 
maintain network.

In the process we will also change the serialization from libgag so that 
readType() and writeType() are more symetrical, i.e. :
        bool readType(Type *type, const char *name);
        bool writeType(Type type, const char *name);
We had a long discussion and we finally agreed on this choice.
The new network will thus use this serialization, which will lower the entry 
curve for new developers as well as improve the dumpability of packets.

But, the CVS might be broken for a while. I suggest we release alpha19 before 
beginning to make changes. As far as I've understood, the only problem right 
now is the one about map creation and new script ? I'll have a look at this 
when I've time. In the meantime, if you can test CVS and report bugs that 
will be welcome.

Have a nice day,

Steph