[Typo3-dev] consolidation of FE and BE user data - status?

[Martin Kutschker]

"Stig N. Færch" <stig at 8620.dk> schrieb im Newsbeitrag 
news:mailman.1.1111566385.9320.typo3-dev at lists.netfielders.de...
>>> I also remember this discussion, which I think I was a part of.
>>> Unfortunately, I don't think anything was officially decided.
>>> But I also think this is something which should be looked at, as this
>>> can cause redundant data.
>>
>> Well, just consider that TYPO3 is Open Source. You can wait until
>> someone has a need for the feature you want, or you can start working
>> on it right now!
>
> Yes, - you could say so.
> Though I don't think of this as a feature, but more of a basic design 
> thing.
>
> I think that one of the problems is that the user dataset isn't complete. 
> That means that other extensions just create a new set of userdatas, 
> instead of being able to just pick them from the generic user-data tables.
>
> IMHO it would be much better to have a standardized set of userdata.
>
> Are there any industry standards for this?

Perhaps.

Anyway, I don't think TYPO3 will and it IMHO should not change the current 
DB layout. If anyone wants he or she can try to create an extension for 
that. If necessary you'll probably get some hooks.

Just set in on the list of the mythical TYPO3 NG ;-)

Masi