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Hi SignWriting List,<br>
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This has been a great year, but I'm woeful behind on several
project. I appreciate all of the positive work people have been
able to do with SignPuddle. The long awaited work on SignPuddle 3
continues. Next year will be a break out year for written sign
language across the globe.<br>
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<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="https://incubator.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:Incubator:Test_wikis_of_sign_languages">https://incubator.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:Incubator:Test_wikis_of_sign_languages</a><br>
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I'm finalizing the database for SignPuddle 3. I'm very impressed
with MySQL Workbench and the diagramming tool in particular. (image
below)<br>
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Database design<br>
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For individual entries, I have designed the parts-of-speech
solution, but not the morphology solution yet.<br>
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For parts-of-speech, there is a small list of values for the most
common choices. noun, verb, adjective, adverb, sentence, other.
This list can be translated into other languages.<br>
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Additionally, each entry has a separate parts-of-speech text field,
which can be used for a more accurate description or a value outside
of the common list.<br>
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I was considering a similar strategy for morphology. First, a new
table with a static list of the most common and universal choices.
Second, a freeform text field for each entry for alternate
descriptions and complex analysis.<br>
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Researching morphology, it appears there are several kinds of
analysis, each with its own classifications and descriptions. Is a
single list too simplistic to be helpful? I'd appreciate any
discussion of the topic.<br>
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Morphology list:
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monosyllable, compound, ... ?<br>
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Thanks,<br>
-Steve <br>
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PS - Here is part of the working diagram for the database. I
haven't added anything for morphology yet. <br>
<img src="cid:part1.07010300.09030405@signpuddle.net" alt="">
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