Steve;

Coming from the engineering world I like brief descriptive answers and no “fluff”. Having a sense of humor helps get you through life. When it comes to frameworks and languages I have used more than a few. Each one has benefits and drawbacks. Even if you created your own language/compiler and framework it would have limitations.

It is really great to discuss the nuts and bolts of a framework. Looking at a chart on the wiki may be of assistance to some degree to evaluating frameworks but you really have to “get your hands on it” to know how YOU like it. Some one else may not like it for a variety of reasons. Needs differ as well as approaches to software development.

I would love to hear from people who use frameworks discuss in some detail (as has been done throughout this thread) how specific things are accomplished. Such as but not limited to:

1. How is data handled
A. Views
B. Tables
C. Other backends

2. Saving data

3. COM objects

4. Web enabling


5. Speed of instantiation

The list could go on. At the same time we may have answered specific questions that will assist many in making a better decision as to which framework to use and why.

I have an open mind and am always willing to listen and learn. At the same time I teach those around me what I know. After playing this game for 20 years I think I have learned a few things but realize I know less than 1% of what I would like to know. At this point of my life I concentrate on what gives me the results I need. So far I have not taken the wrong path and if I did I have not realized it. :)

Tom


>>Steve;
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>>“Real Programmers” use granite stone tabloids and iron cutting tools. Fred Flintstone told me so. :)
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>>Tom
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>Tom,
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>GREAT <g> When things get too serious, a good chuckle is invaluable.