[Zope3-dev] SMTP Server question

[Stephan Richter]

Hello everyone,

I am implementing an SMTP Server for Zope 3, based on Gerson Kurts shiks! 
server implementation.

Shane raised the question today and asked me how I plan to store the data 
in the ZODB. Obviously there will be a concept of a MailBoxFolder and 
Mailbox object, but how does the server get to them or know whether they exist?

There are basically three approaches:

1. We can have a SMTP View and objects that implement it and through 
traversal it can figure out how to save. (Same for Adapters.)
2. We can assume that a MailboxFolder lies in the ZODB root object (if not 
it is created).
3. We can have a registry that tells the server the available MailBoxFolders.

I like the third approach best.

Please send me your opinion.

Regards,
Stephan

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Stephan Richter
CBU - Physics and Chemistry Student
Web2k - Web Design/Development & Technical Project Management