On Aug 23, 1:00 pm, Digant C Kasundra <dig...@stanford.edu> wrote: > Out of curiosity, how are people using parameterized classes in a way that is > distinct from defined-types?
<snark>I am _using_ defined types, that's how.</snark> Although I disfavor parameterized classes and do not use them, the pattern of my usage of defined types could not be implemented via parameterized classes. In particular, I typically do not define a type unless I plan to instantiate it multiple times for the same node. You cannot do that with parameterized classes. If you have an OO background then the words "class" and "type" may have connotations and implied similarity for you that just don't apply in Puppet. Puppet classes are not "types" in the type theory sense. Defined types are closer to that, but it may help to use a fuller name when you think about them: defined *resource* types. Classes, parameterized or not, are not resource types; rather, they are resource _collections_. John -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Puppet Users" group. To post to this group, send email to puppet-users@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to puppet-users+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/puppet-users?hl=en.
