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1) Its a bigger hack both by both code size, and scope 2) The code is more efficient (partially from vB3's optimizations now) 3) It makes more sense than vBHacker 4) Can you say Joygasm? |
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almost 1000 posts btw Kura :) Let me be the first to congratulate with you
PS Hackers, make use of this :) |
here are some issues relating to the htl:
In the EXPORT YOUR SETTINGS TO XML page... Upon clicking CREATE XML FILE, the sites' style is switched to the first option on the STYLE dropdown (which in my case is not the default style). On the file edit section, there should exist an option to order the edits. For example, if a permissions based hack is being created the first step introduced should be init.php. This will produce a visual flow to the edits. I would also recommend ... Adding a dropdown with a predefined "Difficulty rating to install this Hack". An alternative to allow hackers to create a non-htl installer (a standalone) - for users who prefer not to save this type of data in the database; and, for users who prefer not to install/use the htl. Yes, there will be people that will not want to use the htl - for some people the htl will be to complicated. Never assume anything. Other than the above, the HTML is a nice piece of software.:up: |
one more thing that I forgot to mention ...
the ability to view XML FILES before installing (within the installer). This will allow users to visually confirm that there is nothing harmful in phrases/templates/etc. I like to view all files before adding/installing into my site. |
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I think alphabetical makes the most sense, too. Changeid's are relevant, that way, and they can help you search out file edits for hacks. :) Quote:
A non-HTL installer would defeat half the purpose of the HTL, so there will never be one. Installing non-HTL hacks will make upgrading your vBulletin difficult; using HTL-hacks only will ensure that you won't have any problems upgrading to the next version of vB. The HTL was made to bring order in the chaos of installer textfiles. Having an option to make those would be extremely counterproductive. People who don't want to use the HTL, for whatever purposes, will just be at a loss with all of my hacks. But so far, nobody has found the HTL complicated, in fact, I've been surprised at how userfriendly people have found it. During development, I often figured that "oh damn I'll be answering a lot of questions about this part..." but so far, none of that! On top of that, there is not a single good reason not to use the HTL, and there are dozens of reasons why it's much better to use the HTL exclusively. Quote:
The ability to view XML files is one that I'll have to look into. It would require the writing of a `stripped-down` XML parser for each of the XML types... I'll think about it :) |
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to update my hack vBXirc all that was needed to do was run the upgrade process in the file it self which was 2 clicks :P |
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yes, it actually changed my style settings. Upon logging-out, it reverts back to the default.
about the dropdown ... that was my point you don't want people to put anything in there; if you want to allow people to include an optional note then you should include an additional option (input). It is easier to view EASY/MEDIUM/HARD. yea, I didn't think you would make an option for a standalone installer. The question now is would a hacker create two versions of their hacks - a non-htl and a htl version. If a hacker wishes for their hack to be installed by as many users they would be smart to create a non-htl version. Not everyone will install the HTL especially if it's not needed. Anyway, I do agree with Faranth. the htl would make it more diffucult (more work) for some hacks. |
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