Re: testhandler.py [was SQLite and other things ]

[Jim Gallacher <jg...@sympatico.ca>]

Nick wrote:
> Jim Gallacher wrote:
>  > Nicolas Lehuen wrote:
>  >> I thought that all this mptest.py thing was a bit disturbing, as
>  >> usually people took the wrong impression that they had to call the
>  >> /test/mptest.py URL, that is they thought that the handler system was
>  >> a bit like the publisher system. So by providing a test handler in the
>  >> box, we could make sure that the installation was correct without
>  >> having to cope with all the fuss about where mptest.py should be
>  >> located and what URL to use to make sure everything is working.
>  >
>  > I think this is a worthwhile addition as it should make it easier to get
>  > new people started with mod_python.
> 
> Looking at this file, it's a great way to verify that mod_python is 
> working correctly, and it's pretty thorough in checking the apache 
> internals. However, it's neither simple nor intuitive for new people to 
> get started with mod_python I think.  For a newbie, it looks like it 
> could be overwhelming.
> 

Allow me to rephrase. It is a worth while addition as it should make it 
easier *for experienced users* to assist newbies having problems getting 
started with mod_python. :)

Regards,
Jim