So an 'audit log' would be a good reason to setup a new workspace. We're
thinking here that the audit log is a different perspective (or perhaps
aspect) of the node in the main 'data workspace'.
Is it possible to get a session to write to two workspaces within a
transaction, surely this must be possible as versioning occurs within a
transaction ?
On 7/7/07, David Nuescheler <
david.nuescheler@...> wrote:
>
> Explanation:
> ---
>
> JCR introduces the very abstract concept of Workspaces which leaves a
> lot of developers unclear on what to do with them. I would like to
> propose to put your use of workspaces to the following to test.
>
> If you have a considerable overlap of corresponding nodes (essentially
> the nodes with the same UUID) in multiple workspaces you probably put
> workspaces to good use.
>
> If there is no overlap of nodes with the same UUID you are probably
> abusing workspaces.
>
> Workspaces should not be used for grouping or access control reasons,
> even though it may be tempting to put things into a "bucket", I would
> recommend to use a "folder" (node) for your bucket.
>
> Workspaces are the boundary for references and query.
>
> Examples:
> ---
> Use workspaces for things like:
> - v1.2 of your project vs. a v1.3 of your project
> - a "development", "qa" and a "published" state of content
> - completely separated applications that should probably run on
> separate repositories to begin with ;)
>
> Do not use workspaces for things like:
> - user home directories
> - distinct content for different target audiences like public,
> private, local, ...
> - mail-inboxes for different users
>
