[OpenLayers-Dev] WFS-T support for GetCapabilities and DescribeFeatureType

[Tim Schaub]

Hey-

Kristian Thy wrote:
> Hi list
> 
> We are working on integrating an OpenLayers client with a WFS-T service
> running on GeoServer. We have run into issues concerning the typeName
> attribute of the wfs:Transaction node. It seems to be hardcoded to use
> "feature". Before delving into fixing this, we thought: Why is OL not
> using the GetCapabilities and DescribeFeatureType requests on the WFS
> layer to read stuff like type name or attributes (to use in
> updating/inserting features)?
> 
> Would the load on the browser increase markedly by parsing these
> documents for metadata discovery?
> 
> Finally, I seem to recall talk of TOPP or someone else working on
> improving WFS-T support in OL. Does anybody know of concerted efforts
> being made in this area; we are averse to reinventing the wheel, so
> would of course like to talk to anybody working on the same issues.

The vector behavior work (strategies & protocols) includes a WFS 
rewrite.  This work will get some more attention at the end of this 
month and is scheduled to be included in the 2.7 release (targeted for 
end of September).

The vector behavior sandbox is the place where you'll find the current work:

http://svn.openlayers.org/sandbox/vector-behavior

Tim

> 
> \\kristian