ClearCache for modules

[calguy1000]

It has come to my attention that the ClearCache method of the ContentOperations class is public, and is documented as such.

The documentation issue has been corrected in svn for the next release of CMSMS. However in the interim, I am aware that one (or more) modules are using this method.

To all module authors using this method: Please stop doing so immediately, correct your modules and release new versions as soon as possible. You are actually hurting the performance of your modules and the performance of the users websites by using this method. Similarly there is a clear_cached_files() method of the CmsObject class that should not be used.

Using these methods clear ALL cached files from CMSMS. Including (but not limited to) cached menu templates, all smarty compiled templates, stylesheets processed through smarty, cached menu output for the admin theme, and cached files from other modules.

These methods will be marked as private in the future (or renamed). and SHOULD NOT BE USED by any module developer.

Thank you for your cooperation.

[alexbuckland]

Name and shame!

But seriously, it would help us to know which ones you know about

[calguy1000]

We did a documentation effort for the 1.9 series. And I tried (honestly) to keep all of my modifications up to date documentation wise. So 'best effort' was in there.

But. meh... nothing is perfect.

[calguy1000]

As a professional, I know a couple of the modules that are relevant, but I will not name them. Sorry.

[quadracer]

To all module authors using this method: Please stop doing so immediately, correct your modules and release new versions as soon as possible.

I'm learning PHP/CMSMS ... please tell me what's the right method?

[calguy1000]

There is no correct method. Modules should not be clearing the CMSMS cache at any time. This is an internal method that they were using incorrectly.

[quadracer]

Thx for your fast answer.