From: Zach Dennis <zdennis@...>
Date: 2004-09-04T12:26:21+09:00
Subject: Another Design Question

I am writing some layout manager classes for wxRuby and I have one base 
class, AppSizer (pending rename) which provides most of the basic 
functionality for laying out widgets. I have just finished my first 
rendition of the ParagraphLayout which inherits from AppSizer, and I 
override 1 method. My question is in regards to the program design for 
distribution (when other people come to download a layout manager for 
wxRuby).

Should I avoid inheritance and have each layout manager hold their own, 
so users can download only the layout manager they want?
-or-,
Should I keep my design nice, clean and simple and expect users to 
download the layout managers as a package?

I am asking because I have never programmed for a larger distribution 
then myself and my guys in the IS dept. at work and I'd like to do a 
good job.

Thanks,

Zach