Re: [nm-wg] immediate future of current schemas

[Tanya Brethour <brethour@ncsa.uiuc.edu>]

> I agree although I guess it is possible that similar tests are done at
> similar times. A unique ID would make sure the requester picks up the
> results from the test that they requested. I acknowledge that is a
> flimsy excuse. 
> 
> On the other hand, does it hurt to assign a unique ID? It could be
> optional when requesting the result. This should work as long as the
> requested test result is put in the database along with everything else.
> 
> I will want to keep track of who is making the requests, but that is
> probably a separate issue.
> 
> I would very much like to say "come back later". Having the client hang
> for possibly minutes seems wrong. Is an identifier your only objection?

No it doesn't hurt to assign an ID. I can see your point about it making 
retrieving results slightly easier.... but thats still debatable ;)

As long as this functionality is optional.. then I have no real
objections (meaning, I can use identifier=0 and not ever worry
about it). 

-Tanya