Back in VFP3->5 Days there was CodeBook and VPM. I ran like a chicken to VPM, thinking that I would get a handle on OOP, and the real Visual FoxPro. It didn't happen.
MM has substantial Documentation, and ease of use that I am getting my moneys worth. I must state again that my go around with VPM was in 96, and things have changed in their product and organization.
MM has great vision to the future in what they are delivering and how they are going to do it. Kevin has solid procedures in his design and implementation. It's all to make our world better.
Over VPM, I would pick VFE. I have seen Visual FoxExpress recently and this month we are going to turn and burn an simple app in 2 hours. (Must have the data loaded VFE style already) This will be done at our VFPUG meeting.
VFE allow you to work faster than MM, but MM makes you take control of what you do and VFE uses wizards/builders to do it for you.
__Stephen
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>Hi Stephen,
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>I'm in a simmilar situation. Right now am evaluating VPM and have a few doubts about whether I want to stay with it, but am sticking to it because I'm not sure about my own objectivity at this point (too early to make sound judgement).
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>What made you switch from VPM to MM?
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>>What components are you interested in? Data, n-tier flexibility, COM, UI, WEB, Reports,....? Maybe if I had more info I could see where you are going towards?
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>As I said, it's too early for me to tell what is it I'm most interested in. Damn ignorance! I know at least that I don't want the framework to "enhance" the UI too much. I do like the simplicity of the original controls and want to be the one who decides what gets enhanced. Some things in this respect, however, I do like, such as lookup fields and picklists.
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>As far as n-tierness, I'm just scratching these concepts. I'm reading left and right that it's almost fundamental. Should I believe that?
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>And then there's the thought about buying ski's. Don't buy the ones for your current skill level. Buy the ones for the skill level you want to achieve. Otherwise you'll be throwing away several pairs as you learn. And that's where I stand today.
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>Thanks!
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>Alex
