Support to PERL deprecated?

Hi All,

Is TeamSite 7.0 deprecating the PERL language for custom coding and supporting Java instead? We are having workflow requirements which need to have custom logic.

Thanks
Sanal

I haven't heard (nor had the chance to see) anything that would suggest that the stance is anything different than what it has been for several releases: "Perl can still be used - but all new features and functionality is focused on Java"

I believe the primary thrust of 7.0 is new UI and tighter integration with IDOL and/or other Autonomy products - as such, I kind of doubt that the workflow engine has been redone - thus WFTs (which use Perl) and Perl-based PTs and such should probably continue to work.

Hi All,

Is TeamSite 7.0 deprecating the PERL language for custom coding and supporting Java instead? We are having workflow requirements which need to have custom logic.

Thanks
Sanal

It *may* be going away but it is still in 7.0. I am working on it and am using some OOTB WFT (default submit). I changed the deploytask (which was URL) to Perl so I can have some logic.

sanu

Thanks guys for your reply. Also, it will be great if you could point me to some documents which refer to APIs of Java used for custom programming.

Thanks
Sanal

Thanks guys for your reply. Also, it will be great if you could point me to some documents which refer to APIs of Java used for custom programming.

Thanks
Sanal

You need to get access to / download the CSSDK and look at the javadocs that are included within.

Personally, I've tended to find perldocs to be far more informative and useful than javadocs, but ...

Personally, I've tended to find perldocs to be far more informative and useful than javadocs, but ...

Yeahbut....javadocs are much more handy if you happen to be coding in java. Smiley Surprised

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Yeahbut....javadocs are much more handy if you happen to be coding in java. )

Wow, with insight like that, it is no wonder you are in the DevNet Hall of Fame.

Scatter.java

**** yes. And I still have my big ball from Interwoven to prove it! My coworkers make fun of my big ball all the time.

Did you notice, while we're on the subject, that I've kicked Greg Zevin's **** in the post count list? I'm #4 and there's a bullseye on Boris' back. Although he annoyingly keeps trying to help people, so I'll need to be much more persistent with my "ditto" posts to catch up.

Thank you for the opportunity to post this frivolous nonsense...

**** yes. And I still have my big ball from Interwoven to prove it! My coworkers make fun of my big ball all the time.

Did you notice, while we're on the subject, that I've kicked Greg Zevin's **** in the post count list? I'm #4 and there's a bullseye on Boris' back. Although he annoyingly keeps trying to help people, so I'll need to be much more persistent with my "ditto" posts to catch up.

Thank you for the opportunity to post this frivolous nonsense...

No problem, happy to do it. BTW, I hacked in an changed Bo's password, so he cannot post for a few days. so you have some of time to catch up.

I don't care what anyone else says, you're ok.

**** yes. And I still have my big ball from Interwoven to prove it! My coworkers make fun of my big ball all the time.

Did you notice, while we're on the subject, that I've kicked Greg Zevin's **** in the post count list? I'm #4 and there's a bullseye on Boris' back. Although he annoyingly keeps trying to help people, so I'll need to be much more persistent with my "ditto" posts to catch up.

Thank you for the opportunity to post this frivolous nonsense...

I suppose if I get hospitalized for a long time you guys might have a chance at catching up with me - but I don't see that happening any time soon ;-)

Jamik

I suppose if I get hospitalized for a long time you guys might have a chance at catching up with me - but I don't see that happening any time soon ;-)

Of course, it'll all be moot when Autonomy realizes this site exists and they shut it down. Smiley Wink

I suppose if I get hospitalized for a long time you guys might have a chance at catching up with me - but I don't see that happening any time soon ;-)

The gold medal is totally unattainable, but I will be happy enough to steal the silver away from Nipper someday. Hey, I can dream...

And if this is what I actually start dreaming about, someone please shoot me and put me out of my misery.

ISCBorisB

No problem, happy to do it. BTW, I hacked in an changed Bo's password, so he cannot post for a few days. so you have some of time to catch up.

Andy, please let me know when my ban expires Smiley Happy

mart2001

Would be hard to let go of Perl.... You can get things done in 15 lines of perl or less and you'll need some 70 lines in java...

Would be hard to let go of Perl.... You can get things done in 15 lines of perl or less and you'll need some 70 lines in java...

I thought so, too, but the Java API is pretty decent and you can do everything you can do in perl (so far). It's always challenging to change development languages, but I will say it makes the change a lot easier when the company you work for says "no perl - only java".

Caveat...as per my usual rants on IW, the product documentation SUCKS for java development. Not that they had much documentation in the way of perl development, but still it would be nice if there were real world examples provided with lots of comments and pointers. You're kind of on your own when you start from nothing and decide to use Java instead of perl.

**** yes. And I still have my big ball from Interwoven to prove it! My coworkers make fun of my big ball all the time.

Did you notice, while we're on the subject, that I've kicked Greg Zevin's **** in the post count list? I'm #4 and there's a bullseye on Boris' back. Although he annoyingly keeps trying to help people, so I'll need to be much more persistent with my "ditto" posts to catch up.

Thank you for the opportunity to post this frivolous nonsense...

oh man. gonna jump off the cliff. LOL

Would be hard to let go of Perl.... You can get things done in 15 lines of perl or less and you'll need some 70 lines in java...

I dunno. I am all for it, but modern young and willing Java programmers will churn you 1000's of lines happily and easily. no kidding. Smiley Happy

I thought so, too, but the Java API is pretty decent and you can do everything you can do in perl (so far). It's always challenging to change development languages, but I will say it makes the change a lot easier when the company you work for says "no perl - only java".

Caveat...as per my usual rants on IW, the product documentation SUCKS for java development. Not that they had much documentation in the way of perl development, but still it would be nice if there were real world examples provided with lots of comments and pointers. You're kind of on your own when you start from nothing and decide to use Java instead of perl.

it's a BIG BS, that it is decent. At least when XSLT templating is concerned.

I have discovered that you cannot even do iwregen on XSLT-generated file. You cannot do pt_compile on them. If lucky and you dont use XSLT 2.0 extensions, you can get by by using XALAN that comes OOTB in TeamSite.

I want Jon **** back!!!!!!!

I suppose if I get hospitalized for a long time you guys might have a chance at catching up with me - but I don't see that happening any time soon ;-)

**** forbid, but I am presuming that UNLESS you are in an induced coma, you will continue to post even from your bed Smiley Happy

)))))

I want Jon **** back!!!!!!!

Amen brother.

I want Jon **** back!!!!!!!

Amen brother.

And a Hellelujah!!! Does anyone know where he is now?

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And a Hellelujah!!! Does anyone know where he is now?

Last I heard, he and Brit Parks were working on a startup for yet-another-CMS system - but that was a while ago, so no - I'm not sure where he is now.

Last I heard, he and Brit Parks were working on a startup for yet-another-CMS system - but that was a while ago, so no - I'm not sure where he is now.

I remember when I had to be really quiet near his cube in case he had spent the night at work. Britt was an interesting dude, too. Seems like it's been forever, but it really wasn't so long ago. I hope Jon is doing well - he was very good to me. Kevin Cochrane's company is doing well, no?