We have a framework for general stuff. If we improve it goes with the next update, if we extend we add compiler switches so we can controll who is getting what.

(The switches control #IF #ENDIF sections)

We have a framwork up to 6 levels deep.

Agnes

>Let's say you have some software that I want to offer and sell to several clients. Now, the different clients may desire different customizations. At the same time, you would like new versions to benefit all your clients. Or most of them. But if there is too much customization, say, 10 different varieties for 10 different clients, I would have to do any program improvement 10 times, for the 10 different clients.
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>How is this situation handled? Are there any special programming tricks? About the only feasible options I see are
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>1. Abstain from customization; make the program as generic as possible.
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>2. If some clients insist on certain customizations, keep them on older versions. Treat it as a different software (compared to the general, non-customized, version).