>Apart from the cons
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>Pros
>Build in and free report designer that can also be used in runtime to allow customers to modify and create their own reports
>Build in and free database engine. No need to install or purchase a 3rd party database. Flip side is that it is only really suitable for local or small LAN based applications

- You can use any number of free databases with .NET

>Very data centric
>Easier to learn for non-professionals who do not get the concept of strict typing

- Which makes it easier for non-professionals to introduce bugs that aren't discovered until run time. You can specify var for the datatype in C# and not worry about the real type.

>Generally more RAD, for the simple stuff you generally need less lines of code.

- Simple stuff frequently becomes complex stuff

>Runtime compilation buys you extra flexibility

I was expecting that. Over the years, as I've learned better practices, I've found runtime compilation really means "not tested"

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>Walter,