[support] future directions of user profiles

[John Callahan]

I'm working on a few sites now that will make use of registered user 
information (like a full bio for each user on one site.)  I've read 
things here and there about how user profile data should really be 
stored as nodes (with custom fields) then stored separately as the core 
Profile module does.  Since I'm developing these sites currently, I'm 
debating on building around the core Profile module or the Content 
Profile module.  Views seems to do well with either.  Of course, I also 
like what the Advanced Profile Kit/Panels brings. 

For D7+, will user profile data be treated as nodes and the core Profile 
module go away?   Thanks.

- John

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John Callahan
Geospatial Application Developer
Delaware Geological Survey, University of Delaware
227 Academy St, Newark DE 19716-7501
Tel: (302) 831-3584  
Email: john.callahan at udel.edu
http://www.dgs.udel.edu
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