Fernando,

>Anyone using Iron Speed, Compilex or Code Charge as RAD tools.
>Web Matrix as a starter kit. What to do??? Use one of the above or go for MM.NET framework.Have been testing two of the above RAD tools with good results but being new to .net programming makes it hard to make the right decision.
>I'm more of a framework oriented but have to be up to speed and productive in short time.

The advantage of tools like Iron Speed and Code Charge is they are application generators that can get you up and running quickly by generating code and UI elements. The downside is flexibility and good object-oriented structure.

With MM .NET, you can build ASP.NET applications quickly, but we don't have a UI generator (although Rick has a basic prototype working!). Although you may have to do a bit more work up front with MM .NET, you end up with an application that is well-designed, flexible, and maintainable. We've also got Jump Starts guides that quickly take you through the process of building Web and Desktop applications so you can get productive quickly! Business objects you create on the Web can also be used in desktop or Smart Device (PocketPC, Windows CE) applications.

In case you haven't seen it, you can download the complete MM .NET Developer's Guide from our Web site:

http://www.oakleafsd.com

Regards,