very simple datastore reimplementation

[Tomeu Vizoso]

On 5/7/08, Eben Eliason <eben.eliason at gmail.com> wrote:
> On Wed, May 7, 2008 at 11:04 AM, Mikus Grinbergs <mikus at bga.com> wrote:
> >  In summary, I am concerned that by disallowing filtering (when using
> >  Journal) by arbitrary metadata properties, you will take away the
> >  freedom of __kids__ to explore/create "virtual database schemes".
> >  I think 'flexibility' for the user is worth the performance penalty.
>
> I do still think this is a really strong feature that we should try to
> preserve if possible.  We've lost the notion of "sort by, then by,
> then by" for now, but it really could completely change the utility of
> the Journal for those that choose to take advantage of such a feature
> if we add it later.
>
> On a simpler note, I really do believe we have to offer metadata
> search as well.  Typing in activity:write should return all instances
> of the Write activity.  Typing pages:2 should return every two page
> essay I wrote.  Typing in artist:beatles should return every song by
> them.  Etc. Even things like haskey:my_arbitrary_category_key,
> backed-up:true, etc. could be useful.  I think exposing arbitrary
> metadata for search purposes will really encourage kids to use the
> Journal as an organizational tool if they so desire.

Ok, I agree with you. Also, supporting filtering/sorting by any
metadata field will be very important when we try to "sell" a future
datastore to linux desktops other than Sugar.

Thanks,

Tomeu