Sanford


I think as an overview Tim's post has it almost right. I'd reword it to

<<It's harder if a) you're coming from a non-SQL background OR b) you're really used to the way the code-based methods work in DBISAM for creating and altering tables, etc OR you've become very used to the features and shortcuts that Tim built into DBISAM..

For those that come from other database servers, however, it is probably pretty stock-standard stuff that they're used to.>>

I don't think NULL's vs empty strings make it harder APART from transitioning already written apps (ps this does not mean I've changed my mind about the stupidity of the standard).

At this point in time my gut feel is that ElevateDB will cost me a few percent more typing, some mind wrenching alterations in pov or logic, plus some work to build in bits I want that don't exist anymore BUT I like what I've seen so far. I shall not be moving backwards.

If you want more specific bits and pieces trawl the ngs and you'll find a few posts of mine.


Roy Lambert