John,

Well said.

If we like using Visual FoxPro we should look for the type of customers and applications where Visual FoxPro shines.

One of the problems with an "all purpose" language (you know which one) is that it may not be well-suited for a particular type of app, especially one who'se reason for being is data. At the same time, I'm sure it's great for some other things, but since I'm low on knowledge of that particular language I can't say. ;-)

On a more personal level, I've found that when I'm doing what I do best, I excel. I try to let other people handle other things like tricky inter-departmental politics, and stick close to my computer and write code.


>Simplicity, that very thing we strive for; whether it is in our personal or business lives. How does Southwest achieve its goals of simplicity and more importantly, profitability? First off, they do one thing with one thing. Lets start with the latter of with, a Boeing 737 aircraft. I don’t care where you go in this country, if you are flying Southwest, you are going to fly in a 737. By using one type of aircraft, Southwest achieves tremendous economies of scale. By focusing on one tool, the results become very predictable.

>So, what does this have to do with the modern application developer? Like Southwest, you need to cultivate a niche. You need to decide what it is you do well, and then run with that. Perhaps it is project mentoring or database design. Perhaps there is some specific line of business you know well.