It shouldn't be that way - databinding is not rocket science.
An over reliance on databinding can also constrict the design paradigm. Developers relying on databinding (as those hey-day consultants of the 90's relied on grids [or browse windows]) will end-up with low integration projects (one form - one table).

The effect of an over-user of these "high-level" engines and binders might [again] do little more than encourage negative VFP sentiment in the market.

Glad MS is passing it around!:-)