[Typo3-dev] Using tt_address in a custom module?

[Elmar Hinz]

Simon Angling schrieb:
> I'm thinking of attempting to write a yellow pages type directory for 
> Typo3. Having never written an extension before I am in need of a little 
> advice.
> 
> What would be the pro's and con's of using the already created 
> tt_address extension to store the addresses in? In some respects it 
> would seem this would be the best place to start but I am wondering if 
> it would be better to start from scratch.
> 
> Any thoughts?
> 
> Cheers,
> Simon

Pro's:

* Data are in the place, you would expect them in some way.
* Less tables in the database.
* A part of the job is done. You don't need as much new tables and fields.
* You may output your data with existings extensions additionally.

Con's:

You have to learn two things at one time: 1.) Building a new extension. 
2.) Building a new extension on an existing table respectively extending 
an existing table.