>>I do not really think that VFP programming is easier, just because it will allow you to make mistakes without being able to even warn you about it.
>
>I have been using a flavor of VFP since it started too many years ago (ok you can probably guess my age now). :o) I have in the past used basic, assembly, C, fortran, and few other historic languages. Now we use mostly .net and Delphi and VFP. Granted I agree with you premise that the ability to code anything and make mistakes does not make a language 'easier' but I have yet to find a tool that is simpler to use than VFP. Is there one?

Not that I know of, no. I think this is a very big thing that VFP has going for itself. However, it is important to understand why this is and what the implications can be.

Markus